title: Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) efficacy in post-operative wounds.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The aim of this paper was to investigate the efficacy of low-level laser radiation (LLLR) with wavelength of 904 nm on the stimulation of the healing process of postoperative aseptic wounds (early scar).
  
  
  BACKGROUND
  Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) has been increasingly used to treat many disorders, including wounds. However, despite such increased clinical usage, there is still controversy regarding the efficacy of this wound treatment in curent clinical practice.
  
  
  METHODS
  LLLT has been used to treat cutting plague in the right instep and on the left foot. Both resulted from sutured wounds. The clinical evaluation by semiquantitative methods is presented.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Clinical evaluation showed that the healing process of these postoperatively treated wounds has occurred and that the functional recovery of the patients (i.e., return to their ordinary life) was faster than without treatment.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  LLLR with wavelength of 904 nm to stimulate postoperative aseptic wounds (early scar) is efficient in both cases of cutting plague.
authors.affiliation: National Institute of Research and Development for Optoelectronics INOE 2000, 1 Atomistilor St., PO Box MG5, 077125, Magurele-Bucharest, Romania. herescu@inoe.inoe.ro
authors.forename: Nicoleta
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Herascu
authors.forename: Bogdan
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Velciu
authors.forename: Mihaela
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Calin
authors.forename: Dan
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Savastru
authors.forename: Camelia
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Talianu
mesh_terms: D018409:Foot Injuries / Q000532:radiotherapy* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D028022:Low-Level Light Therapy; D011182:Postoperative Care; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000528:radiation effects*