Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) efficacy in post-operative wounds.
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.
Herascu
Nicoleta
N
National Institute of Research and Development for Optoelectronics INOE 2000, 1 Atomistilor St., PO Box MG5, 077125, Magurele-Bucharest, Romania. herescu@inoe.inoe.ro
Velciu
Bogdan
B
Calin
Mihaela
M
Savastru
Dan
D
Talianu
Camelia
C
D018409:Foot Injuries / Q000532:radiotherapy* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D028022:Low-Level Light Therapy; D011182:Postoperative Care; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000528:radiation effects*