Effect of 850 nm He-Ne Laser Therapy on Nerve Conduction and Foot Planter Pressures Distribution of Painful Diabetic Neuropathy: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Yamany, Abeer A.; Bitesha, Kadria

doi:10.4172/2165-7025.1000300

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“…Their age ranged from 35 to 70 years. Patients have sensory abnormalities, burning pain with paresthesia in both lower extremities, 4,27 impaired sensory and/or motor conduction velocity (MCV) in a minimum one nerve of the lower limbs. 13 All patients were medically controlled.…”

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“…tumors and thyroid dysfunctions), pregnancy, metallic implantation, drug abuse, and a TRNCSS total score <5. 4,7,8,27,28 Treatment Equipment 1-BEMER mattress: BEMER International AG (Liechtenstein) mattress product was used for producing magnetic therapy. The maximum average flux density (intensity) of BEMER on its highest output level is 150 microtesla (μT).…”

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“…16,21 All measures were performed by using (Nicolet TM EDX-Viking version 20 software Germany) at a controlled temperature of 25°C. 27,28 1. Peroneal nerve conduction velocity: It was investigated by putting standard surface electrodes.…”

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“…The proximal stimulation was applied just below the head of the fibula while the recording electrode was applied over the Extensor Digitorum Brevis to get a supra-maximal stimulus. 4,22,27 2. Sural nerve conduction velocity: It was investigated by putting an active pick-up electrode posterior and below the lateral malleolus.…”

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“…Stimulation was applied slightly lateral to the midline in the lower third of the posterior aspects of the leg with the cathode distally about 17 cm from the active electrode (10-14 cm). 4,8,22,27 c. Neuropathy Severity It was also evaluated by the TRCNSS which is an objective method to detect the presence and intensity of DPN. Total scores ranged from 0 (normal) to 19 points (maximum).…”

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The Efficacy of Adding Electromagnetic Therapy or Laser Therapy to Medications in Patients With Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

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Introduction: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a common disease with a highly significant burden among the Saudi population. This study aimed to investigate the effects of adding either magnetic or laser therapy to medications in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN). Methods: Seventy-one medically controlled diabetic patients were randomly assigned to 1) Magnetic group: 26 patients were exposed to magnetic therapy for 20 minutes/session, 2 sessions/week, for 3 months 2) Laser group: 25 patients were exposed to laser therapy with intensity 5.7 J/cm2 for 30 minutes/session, 2 times/week, for 3 months. 3) Drug group: 20 patients received only the regular medications for diabetic control and pain analgesia. Pain and neuropathy were assessed by the visual analog scale (VAS) and the Toronto Clinical Neuropath Scoring System (TRCNSS). Conduction velocities and amplitudes of peroneal and sural nerves were measured by electromyography. Results: The results showed significant increases in conduction velocities and amplitudes in both magnetic and laser groups in parallel with significant reductions in TRCNSS. Non-significant changes were obtained only after using only medications (P>0.05). The mean values of VAS reduced significantly in the three groups. The least significant differences showed significant changes among the three groups, whereas non-significant differences were obtained between both magnetic and laser groups. Conclusion: There were non-significant differences between both magnetic and laser therapy groups. Addition of either magnetic or laser therapy to medications could bring extra positive benefits to patients with DPN. Both magnetic and laser therapy can be applied with medications for the treatment of patients with DPN.

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