Retrospektive Fall-Kontroll-Studie über Die Wirkung der Laserakupunktur bei 31 Hunden mit Nachhandparalysen

In this retrospective case-control study of 31 dogs, the success of the laser acupuncture treatment is compared with the success of the previous therapy using 6 case studies. Most patients had previously been qualified for at least 3 weeks to 6 months prior unsuccessful pre-treatment for the disease. Laser acupuncture is a combination therapy of local laser therapy and acupuncture, whereby the acupuncture points can also be stimulated with the laser. The use of special lasers of sufficient strength for the local laser therapy of the altered tissue is of essential importance for a good therapeutic effect. In addition to a corresponding performance, special laser frequencies are also decisive for the success of the treatment.

The approach to therapy and its effect on dogs with hindlegs paresis and hindlegs paralysis is presented.