Double‐blind randomized controlled trial of low‐level laser therapy in carpal tunnel syndrome

Irvine, J; Chong, Su Ling; Amirjani, Nasim; Chan, K. Ming

doi:10.1002/mus.20095

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“…The preliminary results observed in this study are consistent with other studies in the literature that show an analgesic effect of laser therapy on other types of diseases and procedures (16)(17)(18)(19)(20)(21) . Laser therapy stimulates cell growth and division of cells such as leukocytes and phagocytes and improves blood circulation in the irradiated tissue, facilitating the healing process; it also has analgesic effects related to the inhibition of peripheral nerve action potential (14,15) .…”

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“…Thus, otolaryngologists and pediatricians need to find new alternatives to relive or even avoid pain suffered on the days following tonsillectomy. Therapeutic laser is a technological resource widely used in dentistry and oral medicine with favorable results (16)(17)(18)(19)(20)(21) . Due to their anti-inflammatory properties, therapeutic lasers have been used in the prevention of radiation-induced stomatitis and in the postoperative period after endodontic procedures with good results (16,17) .…”

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Analgesia com laser terapêutico após tonsilectomia

Neiva

Vieira

Figueiredo

et al. 2010

Rev. paul. pediatr.

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Objective:The postoperative period of a tonsillectomy is usually very painful, requiring the use of painrelieving drugs. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of low-level laser therapy in post-tonsillectomy pain control.Methods: 18 children aged 5 to 15 years undergoing adenotonsillectomy between June 2005 and October 2006 were randomized to receive either local application of therapeutic laser immediately after surgery and 24 hours postoperatively (n=9) or routine analgesic drug therapy, if necessary. Pain was assessed by visual analog scale scores, need for analgesics, and acceptance of diet during the postoperative period.Results: Patients undergoing laser applications had lower median pain scores and required less analgesic medication postoperatively than the control group. Acceptance of diet was similar in both groups.Conclusions: Preliminary results showed that low-level laser therapy is effective in the reduction of post-tonsillectomy pain, minimizing the need of analgesic medication in children and adolescents.Key-words: laser therapy; tonsillectomy; pain; child. RESUMOObjetivo: O pós-operatório da tonsilectomia é, em geral, bastante doloroso e os pacientes necessitam de analgésicos. Este estudo visou avaliar a eficácia da aplicação do laser terapêutico no controle da dor no pós-operatório de tonsilectomia.Métodos: 18 crianças de cinco a 15 anos de idade foram submetidas à adenotonsilectomia, no período de junho de 2005 a outubro de 2006, sendo randomizadas para receber aplicações de laser terapêutico na área cirúrgica imediatamente após o procedimento e 24 horas após a cirurgia (n=9) ou seguir a rotina, com analgesia farmacológica, se necessário. A avaliação da dor foi realizada por escala analógica de dor, pela necessidade de analgésicos e pela aceitação da dieta no pós-operatório.Resultados: Os pacientes submetidos à aplicação do laser apresentaram medianas das notas da escala de avaliação da dor menores e utilizaram menos analgésicos no pós-operatório em comparação aos pacientes controles. A aceitação da dieta nos dois grupos não foi diferente.Conclusões: Os resultados preliminares mostraram que o laser terapêutico foi eficaz na diminuição da dor e na redução de uso de analgésicos no pós-operatório de tonsilectomias em crianças e adolescentes.

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Analgesia com laser terapêutico após tonsilectomia

Neiva

Vieira

Figueiredo

et al. 2010

Rev. paul. pediatr.

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“…In 2002, 510K FDA clearance was issued for an 830-nm diode laser for the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome. There were several controlled trials reporting significant improvement in pain and some improvement in objective outcome measures [7][8][9].…”

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Low‐level light stimulates excisional wound healing in mice

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“…[25][26][27] At this point, laser therapy has been shown to be no better than placebo or fake treatment. 28 Operative treatment…”

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Doumas

2014

Rev LibrOfMed

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SummaryCarpal tunnel syndrome is a very common condition where the median nerve gets pinched at the wrist and hand. The patient can experience pain, weakness and burning feelings in the hands and fingers. The involved fingers are usually the thumb, index (pointer), long (middle) and half of the ring finger. Causes are due to changes in anatomy, general medical illnesses and possibly work-related conditions. Treatments include supports, therapy, steroid injections or surgery. The diagnosis is usually made by history and physical exam and a nerve conduction study that checks the speed and function of the nerves. Non-operative and operative treatments have been successful in most patients having carpal tunnel syndrome. The treatment outcomes of open and endoscopic carpal tunnel release have been shown to be the same at three months.Background Information

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Double‐blind randomized controlled trial of low‐level laser therapy in carpal tunnel syndrome

Cited by 102 publications

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Analgesia com laser terapêutico após tonsilectomia

Analgesia com laser terapêutico após tonsilectomia

Low‐level light stimulates excisional wound healing in mice

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