Laser influence on the rate of degeneration of damaged nerves.
The sciatic nerves were sectioned and sutured back. The rate of degeneration at the point of suture was studied. Laser treatment increased the rate of degeneration of the damaged fibers.
D000818:Animals; D007834:Lasers / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009410:Nerve Degeneration / Q000528:radiation effects*; D009413:Nerve Fibers, Myelinated / Q000528:radiation effects; D009416:Nerve Regeneration / Q000528:radiation effects*; D051381:Rats; D011919:Rats, Inbred Strains; D012584:Sciatic Nerve / Q000528:radiation effects*