Effects of low-level laser therapy on bone healing and signs of pain in dogs following tibial plateau leveling osteotomy.

CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Results suggested that the LLLT protocol used had no beneficial effects on signs of pain or pelvic limb function following TPLO. Further research is necessary to evaluate the effects of LLLT and to determine the optimum LLLT protocol for dogs with CCLR.
PMID: 30058855 [PubMed - in process]

Source: American Journal of Veterinary Research - August 1, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Kennedy KC, Martinez SA, Martinez SE, Tucker RL, Davies NM Tags: Am J Vet Res Source Type: research