EQUINE TENDINITIS LASER THERAPY MANUAL

Clinical Application:

Gbox15B diode laser for equine tendinitis therapy from GIGAALASER

Clinic Explanation:

Equine tendinitis is inflammation of a tendon. It is usually involves disruption of the tender fibers. Excessive strain on a tendon can damage its collagen fibers.

Tendinitis is commonly recognized in racing horses. Laser therapy is to decrease inflammation and swelling, promote restoration of normal tendon structure and function as soon as possible. 

Related Keywords:

Equine, laser, tendinitis

Medical device:

Cheese15W, 980nm

Mode: CW mode

Operation power: 8-12W

Accessories:

VET handpiece

Operation procedure:

1. Diagnosis: detection of the lesion in the SDFT (superficial digital flexor tendon) by ultrasonography
2. Keep the equine in standing and quiet condition
3. Connecting the handpiece with device, starting device and setting parameters.
4. Wearing the safety goggles, focus the VET handpiece and irradiate injured tendon. The irradiation time is suggested in 5-10 mins.
5. Irradiation the lesion once a day and for ten days.

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