Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treated with 830 nm Diodes Laser: A Controlled Treatment on Transverse Carpal Ligament

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Title:	Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treated with 830 nm Diodes Laser: A Controlled Treatment on Transverse Carpal Ligament
Authors:	張文典(Chang, Wen-Dien);(Wu, Jih-Huah);(Jiang, Joe-Air)*;(Yeh, Chun-Yu);(Tsai, Chien-Tsung)
Contributors:	健康照護學院運動醫學系
Keywords:	low-level laser therapy, carpal tunnel syndrome, nerve condition study, visual analogue scale
Date:	2008-12
Issue Date:	2012-04-18 12:33:25 (UTC+8)
Abstract:	Objective: The purpose of this placebo-controlled study was to investigate the therapeutic effects of the 830-nm diode laser on carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Background Data: Many articles in the literature have demonstrated that low-level laser therapy (LLLT) may help to alleviate various types of nerve pain, especially for CTS treatment. We placed an 830-nm laser directly above the transverse carpal ligament, which is between the pisiform and navicular bones of the tested patients, to determine the therapeutic effect of LLLT. Materials and Methods: Thirty-six patients with mild to moderate degree of CTS were randomly divided into two groups. The laser group received laser treatment (10 Hz, 50% duty cycle, 60 mW, 9.7 J/cm2, at 830 nm), and the placebo group received sham laser treatment. Both groups received treatment for 2 wk consisting of a 10-min laser irradiation session each day, 5 d a week. The therapeutic effects were assessed on symptoms and functional changes, and with nerve conduction studies (NCS), grip strength assessment, and with a visual analogue scale (VAS), soon after treatment and at 2-wk follow-up. Results: Before treatment, there were no significant differences between the two groups for all assessments (p > 0.05). The VAS scores were significantly lower in the laser group than the placebo group after treatment and at follow-up (p < 0.05). After 2 wk of treatment, no significant differences were found in grip strengths or for symptoms and functional assessments (p > 0.05). However, there were statistically significant differences in these variables at 2-wk follow-up (p < 0.05). Regarding the findings of NCS, there was no statistically significant difference between groups after treatment and at 2-wk follow-up. Conclusions: LLLT was effective in alleviating pain and symptoms, and in improving functional ability and finger and hand strength for mild and moderate CTS patients with no side effects.
Relation:	PHOTOMEDICINE AND LASER SURGERY 26(6):551-557
Appears in Collections:	[Department of Sports Medicine] Journal articles

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