Case Study: Yang Dian Dian, a Maltese with Neck Pain

Clinical Case

• Animal suffering from atopic dermatitis, keratoconjunctivitis sicca and cognitive dysfunction.
• The subject is referred to the rehabilitation centre following an acute episode of pain in the neck.
• Currently on NSAID, Tramadol, gabapentin, cyproheptadine therapy.

Clinical Examination

• Marked pain on palpation and passive neck movements
• Ventral neck muscle stiffness
• No obvious neurological deficits

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Protocol 

• Laser puncture was associated with other analgesic therapies (Fentanyl patch, laser therapy and muscle relaxants)
• During the first two weeks, laser puncture was administered every day with an MLS Therapy Laser.

Results

• During the first two weeks the pain gradually decreased
• The patient showed a better response to laser puncture than to laser therapy
• After two months, laser puncture alone was continued for pain and inflammation management
• Follow-up protocol: MLS^® Laser puncture every 2-3 weeks