Is Low Level Laser Therapy The Right Treatment For Mild Knee Arthritis?

Posted on Tue, 16 Dec 2014

Question: Hello Doc! My mom has been suffering from mild knee arthritis for the past 1 or 2 years. For the past 2 months, the pain became severe that she couldn't be without having medicines.. I heard that low level laser therapy (LLLT) will give relief for at least 3 months.. Am planning to take her for the treatment.. please brief me about LLLT and I would like to know how far the treatment will relieve her from pain.

Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
it is a part of physical therapy.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.

Low level laser therapy is a part of physical therapy. It uses irradiation intensities that induse minimal temperature elevation. It may reduces pain related to inflammation.
It has been shown useful in short term treatment of acute pain caused by osteoarthritis.

It will relieve her from pain for 2-3 months.

Hope this will help you.

Warm regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Saurabh Gupta (6 hours later)

Thank you. I would like to know whether it is safe or not.. Will it cause any side effects? Can I guarantee her that it will relieve her from pain for 2 to 3 months?

Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It is safe enough.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

It is safe enough.
It has no side effects as such.
There's no guarantee, but it is effective. She can try this.

Wishing her speedy recovery...

Warm regards.

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar