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Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common neuropathy of the median nerve. Conservative methods are used in mild and moderate CTS in the treatment. In this study, we aimed to compare the effectiveness of low-intensity laser and ESWT treatments in patients with mild and moderate carpal tunnel syndrome diagnosed with EMG.


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Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common neuropathy of the median nerve. Its incidence increases between the ages of 40-60. Its prevalence is 4-5%, and incidence is 2.7%. It is more common in women than men. The vast majority of cases are idiopathic.The first symptoms usually start at night. The patient wakes up with a feeling of swelling without any visible swelling and symptoms such as burning, numbness and tingling in the median nerve region.In severe cases, hand weakness and thenar atrophy develop. Provocative tests such as phalen, reverse phalen, tinel, carpal compression test, tourniquet test can be used in the examination.The diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome is made by nerve conduction studies and electromyography. Conservative methods are used in mild and moderate CTS in the treatment. Surgical methods are recommended in severe cases and in cases unresponsive to conservative treatment.One of the methods used in the treatment is Laser (Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation).There are low and high intensity laser applications according to their energy densities. The basic mechanism of action is tissue stimulation. ESWT (Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy), another treatment method, shows therapeutic properties by focusing high-amplitude sound waves on the desired area of the body. Apart from the mechanical effect, it also has an effect at the cellular level.In previous studies, both low-intensity laser and ESWT application were found to be effective in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome. However, as far as we know, there is no study comparing the efficacy of low-intensity laser therapy and ESWT therapy in carpal tunnel syndrome. In this study, we aimed to compare the effectiveness of low-intensity laser and ESWT treatments in patients with mild and moderate carpal tunnel syndrome diagnosed with EMG. ;


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NCT number NCT05589805
Study type Interventional
Source Abant Izzet Baysal University
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Status Not yet recruiting
Phase N/A
Start date October 30, 2022
Completion date October 30, 2023

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