Published in: Veterinary Medicine and Science, Volume 9, Issue 2, pages 591–599 · March 2023 · Peer-reviewed case report.
A 10-week-old, 8.9 kg Xoloitzcuintle puppy presented with a complete transverse fracture of the right proximal tibia. The case was managed with minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis (MIPO) using an OsteoCertus titanium locking plate, followed by adjunct photobiomodulation therapy combined with a static magnetic field (PBMT-sMF).
Treatment and follow-up
- The locking plate was applied using a biologically oriented, minimally invasive approach.
- PBMT-sMF was delivered twice daily for 21 days at sites proximal to, distal to and over the fracture zone.
- Radiographs at day 18 showed advancing bone healing with the fracture line still visible.
- At day 55, the report documented enlarged callus, remodeling and radiographic and clinical union.
Clinical perspective
The report illustrates the combination of stable fixation, biological fracture management and a non-invasive adjunct therapy. Because this is a single case without a control group, it cannot establish that PBMT-sMF caused the observed healing response. Controlled veterinary studies are needed to define indications, dosing and comparative benefit.
Citation: Asteinza Castro IM, Amador Morga A, Johnson DS. Photobiomodulation therapy combined with static magnetic field in tibial fracture healing of a dog: a case report. Veterinary Medicine and Science. 2023;9(2):591–599. PMID: 36639946.
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