Ultrasonographic and electrophysiological outcomes of carpal tunnel syndrome treated with low-level laser therapy: A double-blind, prospective, randomized, sham-controlled study.
Merve NalbantOya Umit YemisciSelin ÖzenSehnaz TezcanPublished in: Archives of rheumatology (2021)
Improvements in the signs and symptoms of CTS and hand function, the improvements in sensory nerve conduction studies, and reduction in median nerve CSA, FR and vascularity in the LLLT group can be attributed to the anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects of LLLT. This study provides new US data demonstrating efficacy of LLLT along with a clinical and electrophysiological improvement. The LLLT seems to be an easily applied, non-invasive treatment option.
Keyphrases
- anti inflammatory
- double blind
- open label
- peripheral nerve
- electronic health record
- placebo controlled
- big data
- clinical trial
- randomized controlled trial
- phase ii
- depressive symptoms
- machine learning
- sleep quality
- weight loss
- case control
- combination therapy
- spinal cord injury
- artificial intelligence
- physical activity