Treatment of repetitive use carpal tunnel syndrome

Chadwick F. Smith M.D.; C. Thomas Vangsness M.D.; Thomas Anderson; Wayne Good M.D.

doi:10.1117/12.209064

12 May 1995 Treatment of repetitive use carpal tunnel syndrome

Chadwick F. Smith M.D., C. Thomas Vangsness M.D., Thomas Anderson, Wayne Good M.D.

Proceedings Volume 2395, Lasers in Surgery: Advanced Characterization, Therapeutics, and Systems V; (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.209064
Event: Photonics West '95, 1995, San Jose, CA, United States

Abstract

In 1990, a randomized, double-blind study was initiated to evaluate the use of an eight-point conservative treatment program in carpal tunnel syndrome. A total of 160 patients were delineated with symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. These patients were then divided into two groups. Both groups were subjected to an ergonomically correct eight-point work modification program. A counterfeit low level laser therapy unit was utilized in Group A, while an actual low level laser therapy unit was utilized in Group B. The difference between Groups A and B was statistically significant in terms of return to work, conduction study improvement, and certain range of motion and strength studies.

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Chadwick F. Smith M.D., C. Thomas Vangsness M.D., Thomas Anderson, and Wayne Good M.D. "Treatment of repetitive use carpal tunnel syndrome", Proc. SPIE 2395, Lasers in Surgery: Advanced Characterization, Therapeutics, and Systems V, (12 May 1995); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.209064

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