Abstract
A number of studies have suggested that low-level
polychromatic, coherent light, described in the clincial setting
as “photobiomodulation” therapy, may improve wound healing.
In this retrospective cohort study, photobiomodulation therapy
was applied to a series of diabetic foot ulcers as an adjunct to
traditional diabetic foot ulcer care. Photobiomodulation therapy
was well tolerated by the participants, and a wound closure rate
of 48.2% by study end was observed. These results suggest that
photobiomodulation therapy may be a beneficial adjunct to
traditional treatments for diabetic foot ulcers.
polychromatic, coherent light, described in the clincial setting
as “photobiomodulation” therapy, may improve wound healing.
In this retrospective cohort study, photobiomodulation therapy
was applied to a series of diabetic foot ulcers as an adjunct to
traditional diabetic foot ulcer care. Photobiomodulation therapy
was well tolerated by the participants, and a wound closure rate
of 48.2% by study end was observed. These results suggest that
photobiomodulation therapy may be a beneficial adjunct to
traditional treatments for diabetic foot ulcers.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 90-95 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | The Diabetic Foot Journal |
| Volume | 12 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Publication status | Published - 31 Dec 2009 |
Keywords
- “photobiomodulation therapy
- wound healing
- retrospective cohort study
- f diabetic foot ulcers
