| Photobiomodulation of pain in carpal tunnel syndrome: review of seven laser therapy studies. | |
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PMID: 16706688 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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In this review, seven studies using photoradiation to treat carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) are discussed: two controlled studies that observed real laser to have a better effect than sham laser, to treat CTS; three openprotocol studies that observed real laser to have a beneficial effect to treat CTS; and two studies that did not observe real laser to have a better effect than a control condition, to treat CTS. In the five studies that observed beneficial effect from real laser, higher laser dosages (9 Joules, 12-30 Joules, 32 J/cm(2), 225 J/cm(2)) were used at the primary treatment sites (median nerve at the wrist, or cervical neck area), than dosages in the two studies where real laser was not observed to have a better effect than a control condition (1.8 Joules or 6 J/cm(2)). The average success rate across the first five studies was 84% (SD, 8.9; total hands = 171). The average pain duration prior to successful photoradiation was 2 years. Photoradiation is a promising new, conservative treatment for mild/moderate CTS cases (motor latency < 7 msec; needle EMG, normal). It is cost-effective compared to current treatments. |
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Authors:
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Margaret A Naeser |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Photomedicine and laser surgery Volume: 24 ISSN: 1549-5418 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2006 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-05-18 Completed Date: 2006-08-04 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101222340 Medline TA: Photomed Laser Surg Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 101-10 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Neurology, Boston University School of Medicine, MA 02130, USA. mnaeser@bu.edu |
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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radiotherapy* Humans Laser Therapy, Low-Level* / methods Treatment Outcome |
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