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[Laser therapy of ankle sprain]
1Fredericia Sygehus, kirurgisk afdeling.
Ugeskrift for Laeger
|November 29, 1993
Summary
Low-power laser therapy did not improve outcomes for acute ankle sprains compared to placebo. Patients receiving active laser treatment experienced significantly longer sick leave durations.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Physical Medicine
- Rehabilitation
Background:
- Acute ankle sprains are common injuries.
- Low-power laser therapy (LPLT) is explored for pain and inflammation management.
- Evidence for LPLT efficacy in acute ankle sprains remains inconclusive.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of LPLT in treating acute ankle sprains.
- To compare LPLT with placebo in a randomized controlled trial.
Main Methods:
- A double-blind, randomized clinical study was conducted.
- Forty patients with acute ankle sprains were recruited from a casualty ward.
- Treatment continued until patients were pain-free in their ankle joint.
Main Results:
- No significant differences were found in discolouring, pain, edema, or analgesic use between LPLT and placebo groups.
- Patients treated with active LPLT reported a significantly longer duration of sick leave.
Conclusions:
- LPLT showed no significant benefit over placebo for acute ankle sprains regarding pain, swelling, or bruising.
- Active LPLT may lead to prolonged recovery periods or increased sick leave.