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The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds
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A Review of the Principles and Use of Lasers in Lower Limb Problems

A. M. Cotton, BSc, BA, MIPEM

Department of Medical Physics and Bioengineering, Southampton University, Hospitals Trust NHS, Southampton, UK, angela.cotton{at}suht.swest.nhs.uk

Lasers present a unique light source with many clinical uses including a number of applications relevant to the lower extremity. In this article, the basic principles of lasers and their interactions with tissue will be reviewed. The article examines laser applications in skin and vascular disease including wound healing. The principles of laser safety are discussed, and relevant future developments are considered.

Key Words: lasers • dermatology • wound healing • laser angioplasty • photoangioplasty

The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds, Vol. 3, No. 3, 133-142 (2004)
DOI: 10.1177/1534734604268596
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