the gekoTM wound therapy device

The self-contained gekoTM device is wristwatch sized, weighs just 10 gm, wireless, battery powered and is applied externally to the leg just below the knee. When activated, the painless small electrical impulses stimulate the common peroneal nerve activating lower leg muscle pumps increasing blood circulation up to 60% of that achieved by walking. In several Canadian wound healing evaluations, it has achieved a highly significant reduction of Surface Area in patients with chronic non-healing venous leg ulcers (VLUs). In patients with new VLUs, this rate was accelerated to 37% per week showing a cost savings of about $2,500 per patient. Further evidence from a large randomized controlled trial conducted at London Health Sciences Centre will report results in May for renal/pancreatic transplant. This trial demonstrated a cost savings of about $2,300 per patient by reducing hospital stay. For more information and references visit our website at www.gekowound.ca.

Research Evidence

The geko™ device has been the subject of scientific rigor to demonstrate its ability to increase blood circulation. The body of evidence continues to grow, targeting clinical issues such as CVI, in the management of lower leg wounds.

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