PHOTOBIOMODULATION IN THE HEALING OF A SURGICAL WOUND AFTER A FIBULA FRACTURE: A CLINICAL CASE REPORT, ITAPERUNA-RJ

Abstract

The objective of this research is to describe the use of photobiomodulation in the healing process of a surgical wound following a fibula fracture. Laser therapy has been described in the literature as an effective therapeutic alternative for tissue repair, serving as an important tool for photobiomodulation. Its effects include analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-edematous, and antimicrobial actions, which contribute to the modulation of cellular responses and facilitate the healing process. This research is a case study conducted at the Physiotherapy Teaching Clinic of Universidade Iguaçu, in partnership with L3 Fisioterapia Esportiva, involving a 16-year-old male soccer player. The treatment results showed significant progress in the wound-healing process over the course of sessions using low-level laser therapy, characterized by a progressive reduction in the size of the lesion and in inflammatory signs, decreased pain, an improved appearance of the scar tissue, and successful healing. It is concluded that the application of a physiotherapeutic protocol incorporating photobiomodulation is effective for the healing of surgical wounds following a fibula fracture, contributing significantly to the patient's rehabilitation.