Low‐level laser therapy (LLLT) prevents oxidative stress and reduces fibrosis in rat traumatized Achilles tendon

2005186 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Lidiane Isabel Fillipin · Universidade Federal do Rio Grande

José L. Mauriz · Universidad de León

Kelem Vedovelli · Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul

Andréa Janz Moreira · Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul

Cláudio Galeano Zettler · Universidade Federal do Rio Grande

Osvandré Lech · Hospital Ortopédico de Passo Fundo

Norma Possa Marroni

Abstract

LLLT by Ga-As laser reduces histological abnormalities, collagen concentration, and oxidative stress in an experimental model of Achilles tendon injury. Reduction of fibrosis could be mediated by the beneficial effects on the oxidant/antioxidant balance.

Topics & Keywords

Laser Applications in Dentistry and Medicine Tendon Structure and Treatment Shoulder Injury and Treatment

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine

Volume 37, Issue 4, pp. 293-300

DOI: 10.1002/lsm.20225

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