Colin’s Leg Ulcer After Steel Scratch

Dear Sam & Christine,

As you know, Colin developed an ulcer on his right leg, lower calf muscle. This was caused by a scratch from a piece of steel in mid-January. He went to the doctor on the 20th of January, as it had obviously developed an infection. This infection did not heal, even after taking five lots of antibiotics, and had developed into a large, deep and painful ulcer by the end of April. It was being dressed twice a week by the local District Nurses and Panadol was being taken at night and often during the day for pain relief.

At this time, there seemed to be no solution to the problem and it seemed to be getting worse each time we removed the bandage.

Colin was referred to the Ulcer Clinic and a Specialist who prescribed a Compression Stocking. At the same time he purchased the Bioptron Light from you and began treatment twice a day. With the light and the stocking, the wound immediately began to heal. This was more obvious when we were able to treat with the light when the bandage was removed. We were amazed to be able to see the granulation occurring during treatment. The District Nurses were also amazed at how quickly healing took place. By the first week in September it was completely healed leaving very little scarring. We are quite convinced that Bioptron Light Treatment played a large part in the turnaround and healing of the Ulcer.

Thank you for introducing us to it!

Kind regards.
Irene Smith (Colin’s Wife)
Northland
19th September 2009

Colin had only just retired and was ready for enjoying his motorhome when he was restricted to staying at home because of the ulcer needing regular attention.

This is them at the Muriwai Rally in September healed and ready to enjoy their new adventurous life in their Motor Home.