The efficacy of ultrasound and low-intensity laser therapy in carpal tunnel syndrome

Aim: The most frequent type of peripheral entrapment neuropathy is carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), which caused by compression the median nerve at wrist level. Ultrasound (US) and low-intensity laser therapy (LILT) are among commonly used physical methods in treatment CTS. aim this study to examine efficacy US LILT CTS their superiority each other.
 Material Method: Patients who were admitted program with diagnosis our clinic retrospectively examined. A total eleven patients (18 wrists) diagnosed mild moderate included G-Power a 5 % margin error 80 power. divided into groups using simple randomization method. evaluated terms clinical electrophysiological parameters before after treatment.
 Results: 18 wrists study, eight rest (n=10) mean age was 49.66±10.68 years. When post-treatment (Boston Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Questionnaire (BCTQ), hand pinch grip strength, measurement joint range motion) between groups, no significant difference found over other (p>0.05). group compared treatment, statistically degree extension, handgrip strength BCTQ parameters. (p