Comparative Study of How Low-Level Laser Therapy and Low-Intensity Pulsed Ultrasound Affect Bone Repair in Rats
- 1 December 2006
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Mary Ann Liebert Inc in Photomedicine and Laser Surgery
- Vol. 24 (6), 735-740
- https://doi.org/10.1089/pho.2006.24.735
Abstract
Objective: This study aimed to compare the consequences of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) and low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) on bone repair. Background Data: Many studies have assessed the effects of LLLT and LIPUS on bone repair, but a comparison of them is rare. Methods: Male Wistar rats (n = 48) with tibial bone osteotomy were used. One group had the osteotomized limb treated with LLLT (GaAlAs laser, 780 nm, 30 mW, 112.5 J/cm2) and the second group with LIPUS (1.5 MHz, 30 mW/cm2), both for 12 sessions (five times per week); a third group was the control. After 20 days, rats were sacrificed and had their tibias submitted to a bending test or histomorphometric analysis. Results: In the bending test, maximum load at failure of LLLT group was significantly higher (p < 0.05). Bone histomorphometry revealed a significant increase in osteoblast number and surface, and osteoid volume in the LLLT group, and a significant increase in eroded and osteoclast surfaces in the LIPUS group. Conclusion: LIPUS enhanced bone repair by promoting bone resorption in the osteotomy area, while LLLT accelerated this process through bone formation.Keywords
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