Low Intensity Laser Therapy in Osteoarthritis

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of photobiostimulation on chandroprotection and degradation pracesses in osteoarthritis. Seventy and five rabbits are divided in to equal seven groups and five rabbits (control group). Partial medial menisectomy was done and after three months each group was treated with different laser weave for 0ne month. Hisological study for knee joint of rabbits was performed after death. Studies revealed that laser therapy increased matrix '• formation, chondroblasts and cell nests of chondrocytes in deep parts of articular cartilage.