Meditech International Inc. carries on a significant research program exploring the potential of laser in the treatment of challenging medical conditions where conventional therapies are inadequate. These include: (i) General - repetitive stress injury
- carpal tunnel syndrome
- rotator cuff tear
- epicondylitis
- fibromyalgia
- reflex sympathetic dystrophy
- temporo-mandibular joint dysfunction
- headaches & migraines
| (ii) Injuries - ligament and tendon tears
- fractures with associated soft tissue injuries
- facet joint syndrome
- bulging and herniated discs
- contusions
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(iii) Inflammatory - tendonitis
- myositis
- synovitis
- bursitis
- plantar fasciitis
- rheumatoid arthritis
| (iv) Degenerative - osteoarthritis
- chondromalacia patella
- discogenic and vertebrogenic radiculopathy
- spinal stenosis
- calcifications (e.g. bone spurs)
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| (v) Other Applications | | - wound healing
- dermal ulcers:
| - lymphedema (acute & chronic)
- dermatology:
- gout / arthritis
- lymphedema
- neuropathies (diabetic, etc)
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