What are conditions that laser therapy is generally ineffective for?

Laser therapy is generally considered ineffective for fractures and complex systemic diseases due to the inherent nature of these conditions. Fractures involve a physical discontinuity in bone structure, which typically requires mechanical stabilization and healing processes that are not significantly aided by laser therapy. Instead, medical treatments like immobilization, surgical intervention, or orthopedic care are essential to address the healing of fractured bones effectively.

Complex systemic diseases often have multifaceted causes that involve metabolic, autoimmune, or infectious processes, where laser therapy does not address the underlying issues or provide the necessary systemic treatment. These conditions may require a more comprehensive approach, involving medication, lifestyle changes, or other interventions that target the systemic aspects of the disease rather than localized therapy that laser treatment offers.

In contrast, conditions such as skin lesions, small wounds, muscle strains, sprains, joint pain, and inflammation are often suitable candidates for laser therapy because they can benefit from the healing properties and pain relief that lasers can provide.