Evaluation of carpel tunnel management on experimental pain management study

Paramedical Science

This study aimed to compare the efficacy of ultrasound therapy and low-level laser therapy (LLLT) in the treatment of mild to moderate idiopathic carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Procedure: Ninety hands in 50 consecutive patients with confirmed CTS by electromyography were randomly allocated into two experimental groups. One group received ultrasound therapy, while the other received LLLT. Both treatments were administered daily for 15 sessions over three weeks. Outcome measures included pain assessment, electroneurographic measurements, and pinch and grip strength before and after treatment, with follow-up assessments four weeks later. Results: Improvement was significantly more pronounced in the ultrasound group compared to the LLLT group. Ultrasound therapy demonstrated superior outcomes in motor latency, motor action potential amplitude, finger pinch strength, and pain relief compared to LLLT. These effects were sustained during the follow-up period. Conclusion: Ultrasound therapy was found to be more effective than LLLT in the treatment of mild to moderate idiopathic carpal tunnel syndrome. Further studies are warranted to explore the potential benefits of combining these treatments and to evaluate their long-term efficacy.

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