Biological effects of light: application of low power therapy using LEDs (Light Emitting Diode) on the healing of venous ulcers: a case report
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https://doi.org/10.5433/1679-0367.2009v30n1p37Keywords:
Ulcer, LED, Healing.Abstract
The use of low power light sources, such as diodes emitters of light – LEDs, provides an alternative and complementary therapeutic resource to the conventional ones, with the advantage of being cost-effective and reliable in the treatment of ulcers and other infirmities. This study was carried out on a patient from the HC/UEL Outpatient Clinic with ulcers on both lower limbs. LEDs were applied once a week, using a wave length of 628 nm on the left lower limb ulcer ,using the right limb as control. Evolution was measured through photographic registers, area size and pain assessment. Eighteen sessions were performed. Results showed that changes were observed on the clinical characteristics of the injury and the healed area was 30% larger when compared to the control. As for the pain assessment, the visual analogue scale varied from eight to zero on the limb radiated and from nine to two on the control. Thus, it can be concluded that the LED therapy is a resource of choice for treating venous ulcer, in both healing and pain reduction aspects.
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