Photomedicine and laser surgery
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Photomed Laser Surg · Apr 2007
Randomized Controlled TrialEffects of 904-nm low-level laser therapy in the management of lateral epicondylitis: a randomized controlled trial.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of 904-nm low-level laser therapy (LLLT) in the management of lateral epicondylitis. ⋯ This study revealed that LLLT in addition to exercise is effective in relieving pain, and in improving the grip strength and subjective rating of physical function of patients with lateral epicondylitis.
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Photomed Laser Surg · Feb 2007
Randomized Controlled TrialLaser therapy in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome: a randomized controlled trial.
This prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled trial aimed to investigate the efficacy of laser therapy in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). ⋯ In using LLLT, (1) there was no difference relative to pain relief and functional capacity during the follow-up in CTS patients; (2) there were positive effects on hand and pinch grip strengths.
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Photomed Laser Surg · Feb 2007
Randomized Controlled TrialLaser acupuncture in knee osteoarthritis: a double-blind, randomized controlled study.
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects and minimum effective dose of laser acupuncture in knee osteoarthritis (KOA), and to determine if it is superior to placebo treatment (sham) in the evaluation of clinical-functional outcome and quality of life. ⋯ Laser acupuncture was found to be effective only in reducing periarticular swelling when compared with placebo laser.
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Photomed Laser Surg · Dec 2006
Comparative StudyComparison of results of 500 microdiscectomies and 500 percutaneous laser disc decompression procedures for lumbar disc herniation.
This article aimed to analyze the neurosurgical results of 500 patients treated with microdiscectomies and 500 patients treated with percutaneous laser disc decompression. ⋯ The analysis of results for the two groups supports the conclusion that percutaneous laser disc decompression is a safe, minimally invasive, and strong alternative treatment to microdiscectomy in patients affected by herniated discs.
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Photomed Laser Surg · Aug 2006
Immediate pain improvement is a useful predictor of long-term favorable outcome after percutaneous laser disc decompression for cervical disc herniation.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the long-term clinical outcome of percutaneous laser disc decompression (PLDD) for cervical disc herniation and to identify factors affecting long-term favorable outcome. ⋯ The long-term clinical outcome of PLDD with LASE was fairly good, with a success rate of 85%. Immediate pain relief is a useful prognostic factor predicting favorable outcome following the procedure.