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Low-level laser therapy, at 830 nm, for pain reduction in experimental model of rats with sciatica / Laser de baixa potência, 830 nm, na redução da dor em ratos submetidos à modelo experimental de ciatalgia
Bertolini, G R F; Artifon, E L; Silva, T S; Cunha, D M; Vigo, P R.
  • Bertolini, G R F; Western Paraná State University. Injury and Physiotherapeutic Resource Study Laboratory. Cascavel. BR
  • Artifon, E L; Western Paraná State University. Injury and Physiotherapeutic Resource Study Laboratory. Cascavel. BR
  • Silva, T S; Western Paraná State University. Injury and Physiotherapeutic Resource Study Laboratory. Cascavel. BR
  • Cunha, D M; Western Paraná State University. Injury and Physiotherapeutic Resource Study Laboratory. Cascavel. BR
  • Vigo, P R; Western Paraná State University. Injury and Physiotherapeutic Resource Study Laboratory. Cascavel. BR
Arq. neuropsiquiatr ; 69(2b): 356-359, 2011. ilus
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-588119
ABSTRACT
Chronic pain, resulting from nerve compression, is a common clinical presentation. One means of conservative treatment is low-level laser therapy, although controversial. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of two doses of low-level laser, at 830 nm, on pain reduction in animals subjected to sciatica. Eighteen rats were used, divided into three groups GS (n=6), sciatica and simulated treatment; G4J (n=6), sciatica and treatment with 4 J/cm²; and G8J (n=6), sciatica and irradiation with 8 J/cm². The right sciatic nerve was exposed and compressed using catgut thread. Five days of treatment were started on the third postoperative day. Pain was assessed by means of the paw elevation time during gait before sciatica, before and after the first and second therapies, and the end of the fifth therapy. Low-level laser was effective in reducing the painful condition.
RESUMO
A dor crônica, resultante de compressão nervosa, é uma apresentação clínica frequente. Um dos meios de tratamento conservador, é o laser de baixa potência, apesar de controvérsias. O objetivo do estudo foi avaliar os efeitos de duas doses de laser de baixa potência, 830 nm, na redução da dor em animais submetidos à ciatalgia. Foram utilizados 18 ratos, divididos em 3 grupos GS (n=6) ciatalgia e simulado o tratamento; G4J (n=6) ciatalgia e tratado com 4 J/cm², G8J (n=6) ciatalgia e irradiado com 8 J/cm². O nervo isquiático direito foi exposto e realizada a compressão com fio catgut. No 3º dia pós-operatório, iniciou-se o tratamento, durante 5 dias. Verificou-se a dor, por meio do tempo de elevação da pata, na marcha anterior à ciatalgia, pré e pós 1ª e 2ª terapias, e ao final da 5ª terapia. O laser de baixa potência foi eficaz na redução do quadro álgico.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Sciatica / Low-Level Light Therapy Limits: Animals Language: English Journal: Arq. neuropsiquiatr Journal subject: Neurology / Psychiatry Year: 2011 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Western Paraná State University/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Sciatica / Low-Level Light Therapy Limits: Animals Language: English Journal: Arq. neuropsiquiatr Journal subject: Neurology / Psychiatry Year: 2011 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Western Paraná State University/BR