Large Traumatic Wound on Pomeranian Treated with Laser Therapy

Photobiomodulation/Laser Therapy

Large Traumatic Wound on Pomeranian Treated with Laser Therapy

  • March 1 2023
  • Case Studies
Large Traumatic Wound on Pomeranian Treated with Laser Therapy
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Courtesy of Terri Sears, DVM, at Tendercare Veterinary Hospital in Fisherville, VA; John C. Godbold Jr, DVM, Stonehaven Park Veterinary Hospital and Laser Surgery Center in Jackson, TN

Laser Treatment Details
3-5 J/cm2

Other Treatments
Standard wound therapy with lavage, antibiotics, and pain medications.

Epithelial Migration Rate in Wounds
Expected/normal: 0.5-1.0 mm/day
With Class IV laser therapy: 1.6 mm/day

 

Presentation

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Day 7
Large Traumatic Wound on Pomeranian Laser Therapy Treatment Day 7

 

Day 38
Large Traumatic Wound on Pomeranian Laser Therapy Treatment Day 38

 

Day 43
Large Traumatic Wound on Pomeranian Laser Therapy Treatment Day 43

 

Day 56
Large Traumatic Wound on Pomeranian Laser Therapy Treatment Day 56