Degloving Necrotic Wound, Canine, "Dutchess"

Photobiomodulation/Laser Therapy

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Case and Photos courtesy of Dr. Eric Gutierrez, GOPET Hospital, Miami, Florida

Signalment

Canine, 8 years old, female/spayed, American Bulldog, “Dutchess”.

History

The patient presented after emergency care with an infected dog bite wound, where the recommendation for amputation had been made.

Diagnostics and Exam Findings

The open wound involved the distal tibia and tarsus, with bone exposure.

Laser Treatment

The preset “deep wound” protocol was used to deliver a fluence of 7J/cm² over the affected area with the large off-contact treatment head.

Frequency of Treatment

A total of five treatments were delivered over one month approximately once every
5-9 days.

Other Treatments

Standard of care including clindamycin, ciprofloxacin, carprofen, GenOne spray and SSD ointment.

Comments

With only five treatments, the wound showed active healing and decreased in surface area from about
6”X2” to 3”X1”.

Dog with degloving necrotic wound prior to being treated by Companion laser therapy

Presentation

One week into treatment

Two weeks into being treated by Companion laser therapy

Three weeks into being treated by Companion laser therapy

Dog with degloving necrotic wound four weeks into being treated by Companion laser therapy

Resolution: Five weeks into being treated by Companion laser therapy