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2761332

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
4
pubmed:dateCreated
1989-9-18
pubmed:abstractText
A comparative study was undertaken in rabbit tibiae to assess the healing of bone in response to osteotomies by a mid-infrared erbium: YAG (2.94 microns) laser or a mechanical saw. Laser parameters necessary for osteotomy were shown to produce deep cuts with sharp edges and no gross charring or burning of adjacent bone. However, it was noted histologically that there was a delay in healing of the laser osteotomies as compared to saw osteotomies. This delay was caused by a microscopic zone of damage to bone adjacent to the laser cuts. It is concluded that, although the erbium: YAG laser may be a useful tool in orthopaedic surgery to ablate bone, under the conditions used in this study, there will be a delay in the healing process after laser osteotomy.
pubmed:grant
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:issn
0196-8092
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
9
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
362-74
pubmed:dateRevised
2007-11-15
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1989
pubmed:articleTitle
Mid-infrared erbium:YAG laser ablation of bone: the effect of laser osteotomy on bone healing.
pubmed:affiliation
Beckman Laser Institute and Medical Clinic, Department of Surgery, University of California, Irvine 92717.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Comparative Study, Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.