Necrotic Dog Attack Wound on Mixed Breed Canine with Diabetes Treated with Laser Therapy

Photobiomodulation/Laser Therapy

Necrotic Dog Attack Wound on Mixed Breed Canine with Diabetes Treated with Laser Therapy

  • September 29 2023
  • Case Studies
Necrotic Dog Attack Wound on Mixed Breed Canine with Diabetes Treated with Laser Therapy
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Author(s): "Cedar Pet Clinic, Lake Elmo, MN"

Signalment:  14 year old, M/N, Mixed Breed Canine

Presentation:  Attacked by large dog; presented 1 week later when wound already necrotic.  History of diabetes

Approximate Size of Area Treated (in cm2):  200 cm2

Total Energy Delivered (= Power x Time):  Treated with 810 J total (4.05 J/cm2) each session

Frequency of Treatment:  Wound debridement, drains, Healx soother.  Decreasing total dose as wound size shrank

Dog Attack Wound on Mixed Breed Canine Treated with Laser Therapy