Medical Laser Clinical Applications In Podiatry
List of laser applications in Podiatry
1 - Toe Fungus laser treatment
2 - Plantar warts laser surgery
3 - Wounds, ulcers, vasculitis with LLLT
4 - Sport injuries & pain management with HILT
5 - Ingrown Toe nail laser surgery
6 - Skin tags and benign lesions laser surgery
7 - Age spots photo-rejuvenation
8 - Spider veins with vascular laser
WEBINAR - Medical Laser for Podiatrists
– Laser physics and laser safety for clinic implementation
– Cell vaporisation and the photo thermolysis effect of surgical lasers
– Selective photo thermolysis The 2 theories of laser treatment for toe fungus
– Photobiomodulation effect to treat musculoskeletal injuries, peripheral neuropathy, tendonitis, fasciitis, ulcers and pain management.
– Factors to improve penetration – Wavelengths, power and superpulse
– Influence of skin type, treatment time, treatment area
1 - Toe Fungus Laser Application
Toe fungus, also known as onychomycosis, is a condition that can be treated using laser.
Two mechanisms can be used:
- Photobiomodulation: stimulate cellular activity
- Selective photothermolysis: thermally destroy the fungal cells
The K-LASER software is designed to give practitioners the flexibility to use either photobiomodulation or selective photothermolysis, or both, depending on the specific needs of their patients.
2 - Plantar Warts Laser surgery
Plantar wart laser surgery involves burning the affected tissue deep enough to reach the blood vessels that feed the wart, in order to prevent relapse. By destroying the blood vessels, the laser surgery can effectively cut off the wart's source of nutrients and prevent it from growing back.
The K-LASER can also be used as a surgical laser to burn warts, thanks to its high average power and a specific handpiece designed for this purpose.
3 - Wounds, Ulcers, Vasculitis with Low Level Laser Therapy
The photobiomodulation (PBM) effect of Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) is well-known for its ability to aid in the healing of superficial injuries like chronic ulcers and toe amputation, as well as improve tissue oxygenation in cases of vasculitis and frostbite.
The K-Laser software is designed to adjust the power and wavelengths of the laser to transform it into a low-level laser therapy (LLLT) device for therapeutic use. It can also be operated at ultra-low power when appropriate.
4 - Sport Injuries & Pain Management with High Intensity Laser Therapy
High-intensity laser therapy (HILT) using the photobiomodulation effect has been found to be effective in treating a wide range of sports injuries such as plantar fasciitis, Morton neuroma, arthritis, Achilles tendinitis, ligament injuries, and edema. The high power of HILT Class 4 laser penetrates deep into the tissues to reduce inflammation and alleviate neuralgia.
The K-Laser is a Class 4 therapeutic laser that offers High-Intensity Laser Therapy (HILT) and can treat large areas in just a few minutes using a scanning motion.
5 - Ingrown Toe Nail Laser Surgery
Laser matricectomy is a common surgical procedure using laser technology for podiatrists who need to remove an ingrown toenail.
The K-Laser Blue Derma is a surgical laser with sufficient power to perform matricectomy procedures.
6 - Skin Tags & Benign Lesions In Podiatry
Benign raised skin lesions that have been confirmed by a skin cancer doctor can be rapidly removed using laser therapy. While plantar warts are a common treatment, other conditions such as skin tags, dermal nevus, seborrheic keratosis, and fibroma can also be effectively treated using this method.
The K-Laser Blue Derma is a cosmetic laser that uses a highly specific blue wavelength to minimize thermal damage during skin procedures. By doing so, it helps to minimize the possibility of scarring and improves overall comfort and recovery for patients.
7 - Solar Lentigo & Sun Damage In Podiatry
Age spots or solar lentigines are common skin conditions found on the lower hindlimbs of elderly patients. Laser skin photorejuvenation can be used to remove or reduce the appearance of these sun damage lesions.
The K-Laser Blue Derma is a cosmetic laser that has a strong affinity for melanin pigments. This makes it an effective tool for inducing microcrusting and reducing the appearance of age spots on various parts of the body, including the face and legs.
8 - Spider Veins Laser Application
Spider veins, which are small red to purple blood vessels visible on the legs and ankles, are often treated by cosmetic doctors using vascular lasers.
K-Laser Blue Derma is a vascular laser with high affinity for Hemoglobin. It induces bood coagulation in small blood vessels for fair skin types. It is used to treat telangiectasia on the face, angioma on the body, and spider veins on the legs.
Select a K-LASER model for your podiatry practice
We can examine the unique features of the K-LASER CUBE and K-LASER BLUE DERMA models, so you can choose the model that best fits your specific needs and interests as a podiatrist.
