STUDY: How Much Laser is Lost to Skin Reflection?

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Dr. Rountree reviews a carpal tunnel study from 2016 on how skin reflection can impact laser treatments. Factors that affect delivery of light therapy to target tissues include skin tone, melanin absorption, light scatter, and skin reflection of various wavelengths of light. Does this affect your light therapy results? Can you ensure you’re getting the proper dose delivered?  Mentioned in this episode·       Low-power laser therapy for carpal tunnel syndrome: effective optical power.·       STUDY: Carpal Tunnel SurgeryFurther Resources:Success with Laser Therapy Flowchart & Checklist InfographicCheck out these FREE Provider ResourcesLearn more about what we offer on the LTI websiteFind out how you can Customize your LTI experienceRelated Podcast for PatientsHealing at the Speed of Light