Clinical Case

This case study details the treatment of a four-year-old male Morelia viridis snake that suffered a severe burn. The snake was presented to the clinic with a painful, ulcerated wound on its back, measuring approximately 3×12 cm. This deep wound affected the skin and subcutaneous tissue, exposing the underlying muscles. Initial examinations confirmed no systemic issues, allowing the focus to be entirely on local wound care and regeneration.

To address the severe burn, a multi-faceted therapeutic approach was implemented. The wound was first treated with a single application of thrombocyte and leukocyte-rich plasma (TLRP) to jumpstart tissue regeneration, and its margins were closed with stitches. The primary treatment, however, was MLS Laser Therapy, which was applied to the entire wound surface every four days for a total of five sessions. The laser therapy was chosen to stimulate tissue repair, reduce inflammation, and accelerate the overall healing process. This approach proved highly successful, with noticeable granulation tissue appearing after just two sessions. The wound’s surface significantly reduced within three weeks, and the stitches were removed. Within four weeks of the initial operation, the burn had completely healed with no remaining complications.

Clinical Examination

– Large ulcerated wound, 3×12 cm in size
– Exposure of dorsal midline muscles
– No systemic complications detected

Physical medicine and rehabilitation protocol

– TLRP (Thrombocyte and Leukocyte-Rich Plasma): Single application to stimulate tissue regeneration
– Surgical closure: Wound margins sutured
– MLS® Laser Therapy:
– Applied across the wound surface every 4 days
– Total of 5 sessions
– Programs used to reduce inflammation and promote regeneration

Results

– Granulation tissue visible after only 2 laser sessions
– Noticeable reduction of wound surface within 3 weeks
– Stitches removed at 3 weeks
– Complete wound healing achieved within 4 weeks