title: Lasers in podiatry.
abstract: The laser is a new therapeutic modality that is both applauded by its advocates and condemned by its critics. Its high cost is usually offset by high-volume use, leading to questions of ethics and overuse. This article addresses the controversy surrounding the laser and provides the reader with a basic understanding of its technology and its value in podiatry.
mesh_terms: D002245:Carbon Dioxide; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D007834:Lasers; D011032:Podiatry / Q000295:instrumentation*
chemical_list: D002245:Carbon Dioxide