EFFICACY OF LOW LEVEL LASER THERAPY ON WOUND HEALING IN PATIENTS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETIC FOOT ULCERS

Objective :The aim of this study was to find the effect of low level LASER therapy on wound healing in patients with type 2 diabetic foot ulcers. Methodology :Quasi experimental pretest–posttest type, Inclusion criteria was patient with type 2 Diabetic foot ulcer of both gender, Age 50–70 and exclusion criteria was osteomyelitis and traumatic scars. Applying inclusion and exclusion criteria,10 subjects with type 2 Diabetic foot ulcer were selected and consent was taken, Ulcer area was calculated by obtaining the impression of ulcer on a sheet of cellophane paper and then transferring the imprint onto a graph paper. LASER was given with duration of exposure calculated to deliver 2–4 J/cm2 at 60mW,5kHz, daily for 15 days. Results : Initial mean size of ulcer was 911.4580mm2,the final area of ulcer after the treatment with LASER for a duration of 15 days was 835.4430mm2.Mean reduction in ulcer area was 76.0150mm2.There was a significant reduction in the size of ulcer post the treatment of LASER and the p-value was p<0.001 shows the size of ulcer was significantly reduced.CONCLUSION: Low Level LASER therapy is effective modality to facilitate wound healing in patients with Type 2 Diabetic foot ulcers.