Perhaps the patient had heard about the use of physiotherapy diode lasers
for pain relief (and wound healing). This does not involve nerve ablation.
A web search on "diode laser pain relief" will yield many commercial sites
(some equine!) and a few scientific papers.
Dr J M Oduko
Medical Physics & Bioengineering Dept.
Bristol General Hospital
Bristol BS1 6SY
0117-928-6375
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> From: O Hare, Neil (MPBE)[SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Reply To: British Medical Laser Association
> Sent: 10 October 2002 07:11
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> Subject: Re: Glass panels in theatre doors
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> Good Morning
>
> A quick query to the group. Is anybody familiar with the use of Lasers in
> nerve ablation? I was recently asked this question in relation to a
> patient
> who some years ago underwent reconstructive facial surgery, but has been
> left with fairly severe pain. This is apparently due to a trapped nerve
> ending. The patient had heard about reports of the use of Lasers in the
> treatment and cure of on-going superficial pain, but was unable to confirm
> the report or find out any further info.
> Many thanks for any help.
> Regards
> Neil
>
>
> Dr. Neil O'Hare
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> Medical Physics & Bioengineering Dept.
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