Limb amputation in domestic animals is most often performed for the treatment of cancer that cannot otherwise be removed. Most commonly, bone cancer (osteosarcoma) is treated with amputation. Amputation may also be performed for severe trauma to the limb. Amputation relieves pain due to disease or injury and allows the pet to return to normal or near-normal activity.
Even if the tumor or trauma is lower down in the limb, your surgeon will likely remove the entire leg, because it is not healthy to leave a remaining bone unless it still has a job, according to veterinary specialists. In special circumstances, a partial limb amputation can be performed for the use of a limb prosthesis.
It is important to keep the wound clean and dry post-surgery to minimise the chance of infection occurring. Light therapy can help to treat the animal’s post-operative wounds to help them recover faster.
How will light therapy help treat post-operative amputation wounds in domestic animals?
Red and infrared light therapy is an effective and safe remedy for helping to reduce the pain and inflammation commonly associated with wounds. It can penetrate deep through the layers of the skin and because it enhances and improves circulation in the skin and other parts of the body, it can bring oxygen and nutrients to injured tissues, promoting healing. It helps ease pain, relieve inflammation, and protect against oxidative stress.
Some of the benefits of using Photizo Vetcare light therapy to treat post-operative wounds in domestic animals include:
- It is safe, natural, non-invasive, and painless.
- It increases microcirculation and formation of new capillaries.
- The wound area receives more oxygen and nutrients to help with the natural wound healing process.
- Promotes lymph system activity – this helps with detoxification of the wound without overtaxing the lymph system and prevents lymphoedema.
- Cleans up dead cells: boosted blood circulation helps with cleaning up dead or damaged cells, including dead bacteria.
- Promotes collagen and elastin production in the final wound healing phases.
- Helps to release ATP (raw cellular energy) which gives energy to the damaged cells in the wound so they can heal better and faster.
- Reduce oedema (swelling). Oedema has two components, liquid and protein. Researchers have shown that the lymph diameter and the flow of the lymph system can be nearly doubled with the use of light therapy.
- Stimulate the release of endorphins which are the body’s own pain-fighting
