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Abstract Title:

Comparison of Photobiomodulation and Anti-Inflammatory Drugs on Tissue Repair on Collagenase-Induced Achilles Tendon Inflammation in Rats.

Abstract Source:

Photomed Laser Surg. 2017 Dec 21. Epub 2017 Dec 21. PMID: 29265910

Abstract Author(s):

Ingvill Fjell Naterstad, Rafael Paolo Rossi, Rodrigo Labat Marcos, Nivaldo Antonio Parizzoto, Lucio Frigo, Jón Joensen, Patrícia Sardinha Leonardo Lopes Martins, Jan Magnus Bjordal, Rodrigo Alvaro Brandão Lopes-Martins

Article Affiliation:

Ingvill Fjell Naterstad

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: Tendinopathy is characterized by pain, edema, and structural changes in tendon tissue.

OBJECTIVE: In this animal study we decided to compare the short- and medium-term effects of low-level laser therapy (LLLT), dexamethasone, and diclofenac on inflammation and tendon tissue repair in collagenase-induced tendinitis.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: Two hundred five female Wistar rats were randomly divided into five groups. Animals in the control group were given a saline injection and the experimental groups received a collagenase injection (100 μg/tendon) in the peritendinous Achilles and received no treatment, LLLT (3 J, 810 nm, 100 mW), diclofenac (1.1 mg/kg), or dexamethasone (0.02 mg/kg). Histological analyses were performed at 10 time points up to 60 days (n = 5/group each time point), and included an assessment of the severity of inflammation, collagen fiber content, and organization.

RESULTS: Collagenase injection induced a severe inflammatory reaction with significant reduction in collagen content for 48 h, and disorientation of collagen fibers lasting between 14 and 21 days. Diclofenac and dexamethasone reduced inflammatory signs during the first 2 days, although there was prolongation of the inflammatory phase and slower normalization of tendon quality, particularly in the dexamethasone group.LLLT prevented hemorrhage, reduced inflammation severity, and preserved tendon morphology compared with the other groups.

CONCLUSIONS: LLLT showed a significant superiority over commonly used anti-inflammatory pharmaceutical agents in acute collagenase-induced tendinitis.

Study Type : Animal Study

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