The use of LED therapy to treat synovial joints disorders: scoping review

The aim of this scoping review was to assess the extent of the literature on the use of LED therapy to treat synovial joint disorders. The JBI methodology for scoping reviews was followed. The databases used were PUBMED, EMBASE, Scopus, Web of Science, LILACS, PEDro, Cochrane Database, Google Schola...

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Published in:Lasers in medical science 2022-03, Vol.37 (2), p.701-721
Main Authors: Coracini, Camila Amaral, dos Santos Soares, Francyelle, Bertolini, Gladson Ricardo Flor
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animal models
Animals
Biomarkers
Cell proliferation
Clinical trials
Dentistry
Disorders
Dosimeters
Dosimetry
Humans
Inflammation
Joint diseases
Joint Diseases - therapy
Lasers
Lighting
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Mice
Optical Devices
Optics
Pain
Photonics
Quantum Optics
Research Design
Review Article
Search methods
Synovial joints
Therapy
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Summary:The aim of this scoping review was to assess the extent of the literature on the use of LED therapy to treat synovial joint disorders. The JBI methodology for scoping reviews was followed. The databases used were PUBMED, EMBASE, Scopus, Web of Science, LILACS, PEDro, Cochrane Database, Google Scholar and ProQuest. To be included, studies should have used LED as therapy, and include at least one measure related to the structures of any synovial joint. The search strategy included all keywords and indexed terms identified in the articles. Studies in any language and in any year, whether published or not, were included. The analysis of the studies was carried out by two independent reviewers. Data were extracted from articles using a data extraction tool developed by the reviewers. After carrying out the definitive search and selection, 47 publications were included: 15 clinical trials, 8 clinical protocols, 12 animal studies, 4 in vitro studies and 8 reviews on the topic. Studies have shown great variability from the device and number of diodes used, to the parameters and dosimetry chosen. Some positive effects were observed: on cell proliferation (in vitro); on anti-inflammatory biomarkers (murine models) and on pain scale (clinical trials — TMD). Although, the cause of non-significant results in clinical trials was rarely discussed: depth of penetration, dosimetry, follow-up time? Thus, future studies should focus on answering more elementary aspects about the LED effect when used alone in different synovial joints.
ISSN:0268-8921
1435-604X
DOI:10.1007/s10103-021-03372-4