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ArticleJournal of stem cells & regenerative medicine2026

Intraoperative Intramedullary Photobiomodulation Therapy for Consolidation of Atypical Femoral Fractures in Elderly Women: A Pilot Study.

Daniel Oksman, Gabrielly Santos Pereira, Andre Carvalho Rodriguez, Maria Aparecida Dalboni, Marcelo Lourenco da Silva, Maria Cristina Chavantes

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Article in Journal of stem cells & regenerative medicine, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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6 authors.

Daniel OksmanDepartment of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Prevent Senior Institute, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Gabrielly Santos PereiraLaboratory of Neuroscience, Neuromodulation and Study of Pain (LANNED), UNIFAL-MG, Alfenas, MG, Brazil.
Andre Carvalho RodriguezMedicine Postgraduation Program, Universidade Nove de Julho (UNINOVE), São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Maria Aparecida DalboniMedicine Postgraduation Program, Universidade Nove de Julho (UNINOVE), São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Marcelo Lourenco da SilvaLaboratory of Neuroscience, Neuromodulation and Study of Pain (LANNED), UNIFAL-MG, Alfenas, MG, Brazil.
Maria Cristina ChavantesMedicine Postgraduation Program, Universidade Nove de Julho (UNINOVE), São Paulo, SP, Brazil.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Atypical femoral fractures (AFFs) are rare complications often linked to prolonged bisphosphonate use. This pilot study evaluated the feasibility of intraoperative intramedullary photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) using long, sterile optical fibers during surgical fixation. Methods: Eleven elderly female patients with AFFs were randomized into a PBMT-treated group or control. PBMT was applied using a red laser (638 nm, 3.2 J per point). Results: No statistically significant differences in healing, complications, or function were observed. However, a trend toward improved RUSTm scores in the PBMT group emerged. Conclusion: This novel technique appears feasible and safe; further studies are needed to assess its regenerative potential.

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Atypical FracturesLow-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT)Orthopedic Surgery

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PMID42212250
PMCPMC13214507

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