Low level laser therapy wound treatment update

Dr. David H. Sliney participated in the Laser Therapy Session of the meeting, held in the Pallazzo Le Stelline, Milan, Italy on Friday–Sunday, 18–20 June 1999. At the conclusion of his Report Dr. Sliney notes: “Attendance at this meeting was quite interesting. Remarkable benefits continue to be claimed for laser, and even incoherent, light for treating wounds. Despite the fact that those who employ these techniques are impressed with their results, a sound understanding of the underlying photobiological mechanisms of LLLT remain elusive. Highly convincing, objective studies of clinical efficacy which meet all of the demands of the skeptics are required.”