12 year old, spayed female lab mix. Diagnosed with diabetes and had a diabetic crisis back in November 2009. She was recumbent for several weeks and then owner noticed wounds on lateral hips around beginning of December. I put her on antibiotics, e-collar and having owners clean wounds daily at same time as starting laser therapy, December 14, 2009.
COMMENTS:
I
was very concerned when I saw the wounds on both sides of the patient's
hips. They were extremely deep, infected, and necrotic. The dog was
still recumbent and probably would be that way for quit a while. Getting
these wounds to heal would seem hopeless in a recumbent, diabetic patient who
was very difficult to get regulated. But, within a couple of days of
starting laser therapy, I could see dramaticimprovements in the wounds.
The color of the wounds changed to a healthy pink, the odor level resolved, and
the comfort level of the dog improved dramatically. She no longer wanted
to go after the wounds constantly. Treatments were sporadic due to bad
winter weather and the owner’s schedule, but each time I went to treat her wounds, I would see improvement from the last time, and I began feeling more
hopeful.After 2 months, the
wounds were completely healed and hair was growing back. I am sold on the powers of lasers for wound
healing.
Wendy Robinson, D.V.M.
Tahoe Holistic Veterinary Care
Tahoe City, CA
Mohawk was attacked by coyotes about 1 month prior to undergoinglaser therapy. She initially had a couple puncturewounds which after a couple days a large amount of tissue became necrotic and sloughed off, leaving a large open wound. Several attempts to debride and resuture the wound accompanied by confinement to a cage in the hospital were performed. The owner brought Mohawk to me after her last surgery and the surgical site was once again starting to dehisce. I was able to do a total of 4laser treatments, a few days apart (when we could coordinate times). Each session we saw improvement and a couple of daysafter the 4th treatment the wounds were completely healed, the sutures were removed and she was allowed to go home. Myself and the owner strongly believe the laser made the difference. In less than 2 weeks of beginning laser therapy the wounds were healed, after a month of surgical repairs and failures.
Wendy Robinson, D.V.M. Tahoe Holistic Veterinary Care Tahoe City, CA
"Just a note of thanks for the use of the Laser. As you know, Just Lips was injured the day before the Breeder's Crown, unloading from the trailer, and cut the skin back on the left hind hip, approximately 15 inches of open flap of skin. You applied the laser without any stitching and to my surprise, the wound closed and stopped bleeding, and left no scar. Twodays later, as you know, she won the Breeder's Championship."
Thanks again,
Ron Nusbaum Owner Whip or Wheel Stables Standardbred Horses / Trotters Richfield, OH
Subject: Appreciation For Your Treatment of Our 1 1/2 Year Old Boxer - Lili Austin
"This letter is written to express our gratitude for your treatment of Lili on April 17, 18, 19, and 21, 2009. You recall that we rescued Lili in June, 2008 from an abusive early life which left her thin and frail in her hind quarters and rear legs. In fact, she would lose her balance and was subject to falling down. She seemed to have little strength in her hind quarters and would refrain from putting full weight on her back legs.
I was walking her and our older dog in early April when a neighbor suggested we see you for Lili's problem. You administered four 20 minute treatments that have resulted in her improved mobility, and taking weight on with additional muscular development in her hind quarters. She is now very active, chases squirrels and plays with a ball and loves to take walks.
We feel confident that your Laser Light Healing treatmentsresulted in her improved status."
Thank you.
With best regards,
Byron and Bev Sturm
"I
have had Jerry Cohen treat about six of my Race Horses over the past two
years with great success.
Beat the Goal was a three-year-old trotting stallion with bad feet, in
fact usually with quarter cracks we would have to give him 2-3
weeks off to grow out, instead we tried treating the front feet
quarter crack with the laser the night before the race and see how he was
in the morning before scratching him. He worked and felt fine so we raced
him and he won wire to wire.After 3 treatments he went
on without additional problems.
Super Sixty was an extremely fast 2 year old trotting mare I purchased
and raced, but she would constantly "break" stride. We
couldn't find anything and sent her to OhioState
twice. They did scopes and surgery to try to attach a cheek ligament
without success. In fact, after the second time, OhioStatesaid that I should quit with her and make her a Broodmare since
she will never race again. Jerry suggested trying the laser. We
treated her for four weeks three times a week and put her back in
training. She went on to win $27,000.00 and is still racing in the open
Filly and Mares Trot. Her winnings to date are in excess of $46,000.00.
Just Lipps, a three year old trotting mare, had a 20% tear in
suspensary mid seasons. We used the laser on her for the balance
of the season. She went on to win the Breeders Championship in
excess of $140,000.00 and is still racing.
I personally have been pleased with this laser treatment and believe in it for
my future horses."
Ron Nusbaum Owner / Breeder Whip or Wheel Stable Standardbred Horses / Trotters Richfield, OH
Cassie - Endurance Horse
Accident occurred at the beginning of the American River Race, April 8, 2001.
At the start of her first race, following close behind our trainer, we were in the 5th and 6th position. My trainers animal stopped at a culvert crossing. Cassie wouldn't pass on the narrow bridge. With horses approaching quickly from behind Cassie became spooked and moved off the path. Thinking that the ditch was not very deep, Cassie and I attempted to cross the area through the brush. Neither of us realized that the ditch was much deeper than it looked. When Cassie stepped in, she lunged forward and her front leg slammed into theagged metal culvert pipe. At the same time, the momentum through me onto the bridge and Cassie attempted to step out of the ditch. She hit the pipe again with her right foot just above her hoof. As I got to my feet Cassie was coming out of the ditch. Her leg looked like she had a broken bone but I soon found it was her tendon. Loomis Basin Vet was on duty, we bandaged and splinted her leg on site and took her to the hospital. A surgeon from UC Davis came out and put her back together.
We had her pressure bandaged and cross-tied in a stall for three weeks to keep her from bending her leg and from pulling on her bandages. Sutures were removed at 3 weeks. I continued to pressure bandage the leg daily and followed Vets instructions. In the 4th week I returned to the hospital with concerns about the way the leg looked. They assured me it was normal and to continue flushing the wound. I called in a different vet who said it was very infected and suggested I return to the hospital. I didn't agree with the 2nd opinion and contacted my trainer who was out of town. She suggested Dr. Abrahams. He was quick to treat the problem and told me what was done wrong.
Cassie progressed from then on and we tried several different types of rehab for her with the laser being one of them. Once the wound healed and we began laser treatrments, thingsdidn't seem so bleak. Once the healing process of the tendon became apparent, we progressed with more and more activities such as swimming, jumping, and longer walks.
I am very pleased to say that we are back training for endurance riding. On November 5th we completed a 25-mile ride from Granite Bay to Auburn on the trail that we would have taken for the American River Race (less 5 miles). Cassie did very well and showed no problems from her injury.
I feel that the laser was a big contributing factor in Cassie's recovery. I know that the healing progressed considerably after starting the laser. Dr. Abrahams was impressed by her recovery and suggested it to another of his patients. Thanks to Kelly Martin and the laser, Cassie and I are back doing what we love, endurance riding.
Rose Bishop.
Owner Auburn, CA j
MEDICAL ASSESSMENT OF CASSIE
"Cassie was first seen by me on 5-27-01. She was presented with a deeplaceration on the anterior aspect of the L.F. forearm proximal to the carpal joint, involving the extensor carpi radialis tendon. The wound was infected with extensive cellulitis, a puirulent discharge and no adequate drainage.
The required therapy was initiated, and the wound responded with normal healing.
On 6-29-01 the wound had healed. However there was considerable swelling due to scar and fibrous tissue, adhesions, and edema involving the tendon and anterior aspect of the carpus. This was determined by ultra-sound exam. There was minimal flexion in the carpaljoint and pain elicited on maipulation of the area.
Laser therapy was instituted on a regular basis between 7-9-01 & 8-28-01.
Subsequent examination and ultra-sound scan showed marked reduction insize and presence of scar tissue.
By 1-21-02 the range of motion in the carpal joint had returned to almost normal and the swelling in the area of the original injury wasresolved. There was still swelling in the tissues surrounding the carpal joint.
The resolution of this extensive trauma was in large part due to the use of the laser therapy. I was pleasantly surprised at the rapid return tonormal size, motion and lack of pain shown by this patient in a relatively short time. I would not hesitate to recommend the use of this modem of treatment in the future."
Signed, Dr. J.W. Abrahams Veterinarian Granite Bay, CA
"This
memo is in response to your inquiry regarding the use of therapeutic lasers in
equine veterinary medicine. Before responding to your inquiry, I thought
I should briefly outline my credentials for addressing the issue. I
graduated with a B.S. in Zoology and Chemistry in 1985, and a Doctor of
Veterinary Medicine in 1989, from the OhioStateUniversity. I received a degree
in Veterinary Acupuncture in 1995. I currently own and operate an
equine practice that specializes in lameness and performance problems in sport
horses. My practice involves treating racehorses, show horses,
steeplechase and timber horses, driving horses, and all types of Quarter horses.
I am active with the American Association of Equine Practitioners, American
Veterinary Medical Association, and the AmericanAcademy
of Veterinary Acupuncture.
Therapeutic lasers are useful in veterinary medicine for treating several types
of injuries and rehabilitation following injury. By infusing
photoelectric energy, the body is stimulated to negate inflammation and
accelerate healing of injured tissue. Historically, laser therapy has
been limited by lack of penetration of the laser beam. This problem has
been addressed in Mr. Cohen's system and has enough penetration below the skin
to successfully provide the maximum benefit that laser therapy can provide.
This type of therapy has a greater tissue healing effect than ultrasound
therapy because of the infusion of photo-energy which has a greater
"energy input" than therapeutic ultrasound. In addition, the anti-inflammatory
effect for laser therapy is much greater than those of therapeutic ultrasound
since the penetration is much deeper and the intensity of the input is into the
tissue is greater with the laser.
The potential uses for the laser include acute traumatic injuries, post-surgical
rehabilitation, acupuncture therapy, tissue regeneration, follicular
hyperplasia, bleeders, pre-race pain relief, degenerative joint disease
treatment, and other equine performance related problems.
I am looking forward to evaluating your system. The equine
industry will eagerly accept any new therapy that will consistently provide
results for injury treatment and rehabilitation. This is especially
important as the use of pharmaceutical products becomes less accepted and more
scrutinized."
David Miller, D.V.M., D.V.A. Bath, OH
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