Abstract
Low reactive-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) has been reported in the literature as enhancing bone generation and bone fusion in experimental animal models. This paper presents the application of LLLT for treatment of a fracture in an older patient with the added complication of chronic osteomyelitis of more than 20 years' ,standing, While further experimental work is necessary to pinpoint the mechanisms and pathways by which LLLT works on the production of bone callus of a more mineralized quality and stronger matrix, the author feels that LLLT immediately offers the orthopaedic surgeon a non-invasive and effective tool to enhance bone fusion for the treatment of fractures, especially with added complications such as osteomyclitis.
