The way it works sounds pretty sensible. If they can genuinely get some kind of covalent bonding going on by exciting the electrons with the light then it should work.
Only problem is it sounds like it would take a long time to secure it less superficially, as the light has to get under the first layer whilst still carrying enough photons to make the excitement likely.
When I hear airforce, I think jets and helecopters, not the kind of things that you would sustain small injuries from. I guess we should thank the Stargate program
I guess theyre talking about the small nerve fibers and small blood vessels in the skin. Major nerves or blood vessels... I dont think so.
Still, the idea is great.
There's already laser therapy for muscle tissue damage. When my doctor whipped out the laser on me the first time I thought he was nuts, but the thing actually works. I could feel my muscles getting warm and I felt better when he was done.
The only problem I foresee is time. If it supposed to replace stitches (max an hour) with something that takes 5 or 6 or more hours... meh, I'll go with the needle.