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14.08.2023 | ACUTE PAIN MEDICINE (R URMAN, SECTION EDITOR)

Low-Level Laser Therapy for Acute Pain: A Comprehensive Review

verfasst von: Salim Lutfallah, Irza Wajid, Evan S. Sinnathamby, Rebecca J. Maitski, Amber N. Edinoff, Sahar Shekoohi, Elyse M. Cornett, Richard D. Urman, Alan D. Kaye

Erschienen in: Current Pain and Headache Reports | Ausgabe 10/2023

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

An analysis of data conducted in 2015 by the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) found that an estimated 25.3 million adults (11.2%) have experienced pain every day for the preceding 3 months, and nearly 40 million adults (17.6%) have experienced a severe level of pain.

Recent Findings

Multiple reviews have analyzed the current management of acute pain; however, much of the current literature only focuses on pharmacological methods of analgesia, such as opiates, ketamine, or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Publications that discuss non-pharmacological options often criticize the limitations of available research for these therapies, making further exploration of this type of treatment necessary.

Summary

The present investigation aims to summarize current knowledge on the use of low-level laser therapy (LLLT), a cold laser non-pharmacological approach, in managing acute pain and to discuss important clinical findings and considerations when it comes to utilizing this treatment option in patients.

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Titel: Low-Level Laser Therapy for Acute Pain: A Comprehensive Review
verfasst von: Salim Lutfallah
Irza Wajid
Evan S. Sinnathamby
Rebecca J. Maitski
Amber N. Edinoff
Sahar Shekoohi
Elyse M. Cornett
Richard D. Urman
Alan D. Kaye
Publikationsdatum: 14.08.2023
Verlag: Springer US
Erschienen in: Current Pain and Headache Reports / Ausgabe 10/2023
Print ISSN: 1531-3433
Elektronische ISSN: 1534-3081
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11916-023-01149-8

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