ArticleActa cirurgica brasileira2021
Effect of low-level laser therapy on the membrane induced by the Masquelet technique at an orthotopic site in rabbits.
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- Optimizing Alveolar Ridge Preservation and GBR: A Systematic Review of Membranes, Grafts, and Soft Tissue Strategies for Personalized Care.International journal of dentistry · 2026Review
- Hydrogel-based therapies for diabetic foot ulcers: recent developments and clinical implications.Burns & trauma · 2025Review
- Use of F18 bioglass putty for induced membrane technique in segmental bone defect of the radius in rabbits.Acta cirurgica brasileira · 2024Article
- Management of wounds with exposed bone structures using an induced-membrane followed by polymethyl methacrylate and second-stage skin grafting in the elderly with a 3-year follow-up.International wound journal · 2023Article
- Induced membrane technique using bone cement with or without cefazolin in chicken segmental radius defect.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2023Article
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Abstract
purposeTo evaluate the low-level laser therapy (LLLT) on the membrane induced by the Masquelet technique in rabbits.
methodsTwelve Norfolk rabbits at approximately 3 months of age were used. A 1-cm segmental defect was induced in both radii, which were filled with polymethylmethacrylate cylinder. LLLT was used postoperatively in the bone defect of one of the forelimbs every 48 hours for 15 days. Six rabbits were euthanatized on third and sixth postoperative weeks.
resultsIn both forelimbs, radiographs showed new bone growth from radius cut ends on the third postoperative week and more advanced stage on the sixth postoperative week. Ultrasound showed induced membrane one week after the surgery. Histologically, there were no significant differences in the semi-quantitative score of inflammation intensity, total number of blood vessels, bone metaplasia, and collagen. The average thicknesses were 2,050.17 and 1,451.96 μm for control membranes and 2,724.26 and 2,081.03 μm for irradiated membranes, respectively, on third and sixth postoperative weeks. Vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGF-A) and platelet derived growth factor (PDGF) expression were present in the induced membranes of control and irradiated forelimbs, but there was no significant difference.
conclusionsBased on assessment methods, it was not possible to demonstrate the effect of LLLT on the induced membrane.
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