Description
Zimmer OptonPro
Zimmer OptonPro
Zimmer OptonPro Zimmer MedizinSysteme.
In the field of high-energy laser therapy, Zimmer MedizinSysteme is one of the pioneers on the market – the first high-power laser was already launched on the market in the 1990s.
Since that time, we have been working continuously to further develop this form of therapy and the devices – together with experts from research and application. As a result, we set new standards again and again, whether in output and wavelength, in safety during use, or in simplicity of operation.
With over 20 years of experience and more than 10,000 systems sold worldwide, Zimmer MedizinSysteme is one of today’s leading providers. Hospitals, physiotherapists and physicians throughout the world use our high-energy Opton lasers every day and rely on their therapeutic effect.
Laser therapy – Achieve therapeutic success with the speed of light
Therapy with laser light is a widely used method in physical therapy.
Laser therapy is a treatment with high-energy light which introduces large quantities of light into the tissue. As a result, healing is stimulated in a sustained manner.
In particular, high-power laser therapy in which high intensities are used is becoming increasingly important.
With laser therapy systems up to 25 W which are equipped with the most modern technology, Zimmer MedizinSysteme is setting new standards in the field of laser therapy.
The laser light is output via an ergonomically shaped laser applicator which is equipped with an adjustable manual switch. By double-clicking once, the laser light is now emitted continuously, without any further action needed from the user. This ensures maximum convenience in handling for the user.
2 different spacers which can be quickly and easily exchanged hold the laser applicator at a defined distance from the skin.
Skin temperature measurement
A temperature sensor integrated in the laser applicator enables the skin temperature to be monitored during the therapy.
In particular, this provides more safety during application in the case of different skin types and helps avoid undesirably high skin temperatures.
Individual therapeutic requirements
Different combinations of the treatment parameters allow the user to adapt the therapy individually to the patient and achieve the best possible treatment results.
OptonPro 25 Watt – 810 nm | 980 nm | 1064 nm
OptonPro 15 Watt – 810 nm | 980 nm | 1064 nm
OptonPro 10 Watt – 810 nm | 980 nm
Features
3 wavelengths
Therapy with 3 wavelengths enables stimulation of different target sites: Pain receptors at the surface
as well as deeper tissue structures are stimulated at the same time.
In particular, the wavelength of 1064 nm which has the lowest scatter in the tissue promotes penetration
of the radiation into the deep layers of tissue.
The advantage of laser therapy with high power
More power increases the power density in the tissue and this results in an increase in the thermal effect
in deeper layers as well.
As a result of the high power of the OptonPro, the distance to the tissue and thus the radius of the
treatment area can be greatly enlarged. This can mean a significant time savings for the user.
Broad treatment spectrum
The simultaneous output of laser light with three wavelengths opens up a broad field of therapeutic
options for the user.
Lasertherapy: Effect
Biostimulation
Some of the laser energy is converted into chemical reaction energy, thereby stimulating molecules directly through the transfer of electrons and indirectly through the formation of oxygen radicals. Of primary importance are coloured molecules of the respiratory chain, such as flavoproteins and cytochromes. The result is increased activity of the energy metabolism, called “biostimulation”. The stimulation of the energy metabolism in the cellular respiratory chain also manifests as faster healing of tissue lesions. This effect is independent of the thermal effects of laser light.
Thermal effects
The therapeutic effect of the OptonPro laser is crucially dependent on the thermal component of energy transmission and the thermal characteristics of the tissue, which depend on the respective tissue’s thermal conductivity and thermal diffusivity. In physical medicine, therapeutic heat effects in the temperature range up to approx. 43°C are desirable.
Analgesic effects
Laser light is scattered and absorbed in the skin and therefore largely converted into heat. A mild thermal stimulus to the nociceptors of the skin triggers the known segmental pain-inhibition reflexes through the first-order and second-order neuron as described in the gate-control theory. Strong thermal stimuli activate the neural and humoral endorphinergic pain‑inhibition system. Both mechanisms are suitable for the treatment of pain in the musculoskelettal system.
Reflexive effects
Segmental reflexes that are activated by laser light cause muscle relaxation as well as inhibiting pain. This requires strong thermal stimuli.
Regenerative effects
The described acceleration of healing processes primarily manifests in the form of fibroblast activation. It is important to note the non-thermal nature of this activation, meaning that only small amounts of laser energy are required. The attenuation of the laser light in the tissue depends on the localisation of the lesion and determines the laser power required, thus deeper structures such as tendons or joint capsules may require the application of high doses to the surface.
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