This video discusses two laser applications used by the practice: a PinPointe laser for toenail fungus and an MLS Class 4 laser for inflammatory foot conditions. The speaker describes how each treatment is intended to work and gives specific expectations for clear nail growth, treatment success, and symptom improvement across several visits.
Video transcript
This transcript has been lightly edited for clarity.
This morning, we are talking about laser use in podiatry. We use different lasers for different conditions, including toenail fungus and tendinitis. For toenail fungus, we use a PinPointe laser to target fungal infection in the nail bed. The goal is for a clearer, fungus-free nail to grow over four to six months. The speaker states a success rate of about 70 percent for clear nail growth within that period. Another system used in the practice is an MLS Class 4 laser for chronic inflammatory foot conditions, including Achilles tendinitis and bursitis. The speaker says this high-energy laser may produce noticeable pain relief by the third or fourth visit.
Key takeaways
- The video discusses different laser systems for toenail fungus and inflammatory foot conditions.
- The speaker gives a four-to-six-month expectation for clearer nail growth.
- A 70 percent success figure is stated for the fungal nail laser.
- Pain relief from MLS laser treatment is described by the third or fourth visit.
