Re: Lasering over antibiotic beads and areas that have been radiated

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Sam

antibitoic beads are made from acrylics-can't see why laser wouldb be an issue-what is the laser being used for?

Lasering over antibiotic beads and areas that have been radiated

Hi there,We are currently treating a dog that has had antibiotic implanted totreat Osteomyelitis - at this time they OM is not active. Is anyoneaware of any contraindications for lasering over or around these beads?We are also treating a dog that had mast cell tumor removed a yearago. Horrible muscle spasms over area - any contraindications for anarea that received radiation a year ago?thanks!!Cheers!Sam

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Hi ,The dog had a TPLO done and developed OM. The dog has also got severe HD so we are also treating the hips. We are using the laser for pain relief, and to to treat muscle tension in the biceps femoris. Cheers!Sam Simpson AHT, CCRTTo: VetRehab From: rfreedman@...Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:45:44 -0400Subject: Re: Lasering over antibiotic beads and areas that have been radiated

Sam

antibitoic beads are made from acrylics-can't see why laser wouldb be an issue-what is the laser being used for?

Lasering over antibiotic beads and areas that have been radiated

Hi there,We are currently treating a dog that has had antibiotic implanted totreat Osteomyelitis - at this time they OM is not active. Is anyoneaware of any contraindications for lasering over or around these beads?We are also treating a dog that had mast cell tumor removed a yearago. Horrible muscle spasms over area - any contraindications for anarea that received radiation a year ago?thanks!!Cheers!Sam

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