O uso da fotobiomodulação na reabilitação de pacientes pós-fraturas.

Abstract

Introduction: Photobiomodulation has been used in different health fields with the aim of promoting the repair of injuries, reducing inflammation and associated signs and symtoms through the use of LED and Laser light energy generators that produce effects in different tissues biological, including bone tissue. Therefore, this therapy has the potential for clinical application in individuals who have suffered injuries to this tissue, such as those resulting from fracture. Objective: To review the clinical trials available in the scientific literature to identify the effects of photobiomodulation with LED and/or laser during physical therapy in patients who have sufferes fractures. Methods: The research consisted of a integrative literature review based on clinical trials published in the PubMed and PEDro databases without date restrictions. Preclinical studies and case reports were excluded. Results: 9 clinical trials studies were included in the review, 4 referring to fractures of the facial bones, 2 on fractures of the upper limbs and 3 on fractures of the lower limbs. The results of the studies demonstrated that photobiomodulaiton has the potential to reduce pain, promote neurosensory revocery and tissue repair. Conclusion: photobiomodulation is a safe, low-cost and complementary resource in the rehabilitation process of patients who have suffered a fracture. However, more clinical trials must be carried out to evaluate the effects of photobiomodulation on bone regeneration in humans who have suffered fractures.