title: Lasers in podiatry and orthopedics.
abstract: Laser use in podiatry has proved very beneficial for many conditions of the foot. Laser use in orthopedics is beginning to evolve as the benefits that can be derived from the this technology are being realized. The CO2, Nd:YAG, and argon systems are being used and investigated, and new applications are being introduced.
authors.affiliation: Wenske Laser Center, Ravenswood Hospital Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois.
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Pyrcz
authors.forename: B A
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Carlson
mesh_terms: D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D009985:Orthopedics; D011032:Podiatry