Low Level Laser Therapy for the Treatment of Chronic Wound: Clinical Considerations
Samaneh Rashidi1, Ali Yadollahpour1* and Maryam Mirzaiyan21Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran. 2BS Student of Anaesthesia, School of Medicine, Esfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
Abstract: During the recent years several non-pharmaceutical treatments have been proposed as alternative or adjunctive treatment for chronic wounds. Low level laser therapy (LLLT) is a new technique used for the treatment of wounds. The present study reviews the most current laser radiation based methods for wound treatments and clinical considerations for the different wounds. In addition, the proposed mechanisms of action of LLLT associated with wound healing processes are briefly discussed. Several studies have been conducted to gain better understanding of the healing process of laser, however; to better clarification of various stages of healing procedure and scientifically determining the influential parameters of LLLT, further controlled trials are needed.
Keywords: Low Level Laser Therapy; Wound; Chronic; Clinical Consideration; Mechanism of Action Back to TOC