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Large Traumatic Wound on Pomeranian Treated with Laser Therapy

Written by Case Studies | Mar 1, 2023 4:30:00 PM

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

 

Day 7

 

Day 38

 

Day 43

 

Day 56