Re: cold laser question

[Guest guest]

Hello Dr. Krause.Use of the Erchonia laser in this case would be appropriate, I think, for reduction of pain and inflammation and to promote healing.  I am not familiar with the frequencies and am certain that there's not much (if anything) in the literature about different frequencies of laser treatment.  (Correct me if I'm wrong!)  The important variables are the wavelength and power.Who would be doing the treatment?  You, the owner, the chiropractor?AmieHello,I have one year old MN Akita that has undergone three surgeries to correct mpl. First a tibial tuberosity transposition, second a trochleoplasty and third a corrective femur osteotomy (done yesterday). My client sees a chiropractor that has an Erchonia cold laser that she claims he uses on 'adhesion frequency'. She wants to use this around his knee. My questions are: 1.) Is this an appropriate and effective modality for this condition? 2.) Is it safe to use over the plates and screws? 3.) Does anyone know if this is an appropriate setting? I know adhesions can cause problems but the body needs to scar to heal and stabilize from the surgery.Any input would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.Angie Krause, DVM

[Guest guest]

Sounds like good marketing to me however very little science! Class IIIa

lasers are basically laser pointers. The PL5 is 635nm wavelength w/ (4) 5mW

diodes. While I am certain there is anecdotal success stories (from those

who own them) with this laser my question would be why don't they go to

Staples, Office Depot, etc and purchase 4 laser pointer and tape them

together?

Rick Wall, DVM

Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner

Diplomate, American Academy of Pain Management

Center for Veterinary Pain Management

and

Rehabilitation

The Woodlands, TX

www.vetrehabcenter.com

Cold laser question

Hi everyone,

A former patient contacted me about a cold laser treatment protocol her Vet

is offering. I have a Respond class 3B laser but am unfamiliar with her

Vet's unit.

It is made by Erchonia, I think the Vet model is the PL5. She said the

protocol is:

" She called it Cold Laser Therapy - they give a total of 11 treatments - and

it's something like 2 per day for the first 3 days, 1 1/2 hours apart - then

1 per day for the remainder. "

She didn't quote the cost but said it is very expensive.

Is anyone familiar with this unit and or protocol and have any input one way

or the other.

Thanks and Merry Christmas to all.

Pavlakos, PT, CCRP

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