Keyword: Photobiomodulation, degloving, canine, beagle, pit bull
Author(s): Dr. Henry, Raymond Animal Hospital, Raymond, NH
Signalment
Canine, Beagle/Pitt Bull Terrier Mix, 4yo, FS
History
Whiskey was hit by a car resulting in a degloving injury of the right hindlimb. The wound was surgically repaired but the proximal aspect of the wound could not be closed.
Diagnostics and Exam Findings
A flap laceration of the right hind metatarsal region was present.
Laser Treatment Details
The wound was treated with the large, off-contact head using the superficial wound preset protocol. A 3X4” area size was selected and 352 Joules (4J/cm2) were delivered at 4 Watts.
Frequency of Treatment
6 laser therapy treatments were performed over the course of 25 days.
Other Treatments
Regular bandage changes using a microlyte patch were performed. The patient was placed on 500mg cephalexin and 100mg carprofen 2X daily and 300mg gabapentin 2-3X daily.
Comments
Whiskey did well at home and healing of the wound was achieved.
Presentation
After 4 days and first laser treatment
After 15 days and 4th laser treatment
After 25 days and 6th laser treatment
After 39 days, post-injury
