What should be avoided for a patient who has had recent cortisone injections?

Avoiding the administration of laser therapy immediately after a patient has received cortisone injections is vital due to the potential for adverse reactions and complications. Cortisone injections can temporarily weaken the surrounding tissue and potentially alter the inflammatory response within the body. Administering laser therapy right away may exacerbate these effects, leading to increased swelling, discomfort, or delayed healing.

Timing is crucial; it is generally recommended to wait a certain period before applying laser therapy in order to ensure that the cortisone has had a chance to diminish its localized effects. This approach helps to optimize the therapeutic benefits of laser treatment without counteracting the intended effects of the cortisone.

Other options, such as using visual indicators, wearing K-Laser specific eyewear, or increasing ambient light, do not carry the same risk or implications and are generally safe regardless of recent cortisone injections.