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Effect of High-Intensity Laser Therapy on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Patients:

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February 2025

Effect of High-Intensity Laser Therapy on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Patients:

Vol: 307| Issue: 2| Number:41| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1

Effect of High-Intensity Laser Therapy on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Am J Phys Med Rehabil . 2024 Nov 1;103(11):979-985.

Contributing Authors:
MM ElMeligie MM Ismail YS Gomaa AM Yehia HR Sakr OM ElGendy

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Seven randomized controlled trials including 308 patients with mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome were analyzed in this systematic review and meta-analysis comparing high-intensity laser therapy (HILT) with placebo, TENS, LLLT, and exercise. Pooled outcomes of interest included pain reduction (measured by visual analog scale [VAS]), grip strength, symptom severity, functional status, and elec...

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