Lasers in surgery and medicine
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Efficacy of 904 nm gallium arsenide low level laser therapy in the management of chronic myofascial pain in the neck: a double-blind and randomize-controlled trial.
A prospective, double-blind, randomized, and controlled trial was conducted in patients with chronic myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) in the neck to evaluate the effects of infrared low level 904 nm Gallium-Arsenide (Ga-As) laser therapy (LLLT) on clinical and quality of life (QoL). ⋯ This study revealed that short-period application of LLLT is effective in pain relief and in the improvement of functional ability and QoL in patients with MPS.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
60-minute application of S-Caine Peel prior to 1,064 nm long-pulsed Nd:YAG laser treatment of leg veins.
Advancements in laser treatment of leg veins necessitate concurrent investigations in topical anesthesia to minimize treatment-related pain. To evaluate the efficacy of the S-Caine Peel for providing topical anesthesia after a 60-minute application. ⋯ The S-Caine Peel is safe and effective when applied for 60 minutes prior to laser therapy of leg veins.