Effectiveness of High-intensity Laser Therapy in De Quervain Tenosynovitis

Effectiveness of High-intensity Laser Therapy in De Quervain Tenosynovitis; a Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Study

68 De Quervain tenosynovitis(MPS) diagnosed patients will be randomly divided into 2 groups. To groups; splinting+exercise+high-intensity laser therapy (HILT) and splinting+exercise+sham HILT will be applied. Visual anolog scale (VAS) scores, quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (QDASH) questionnaire and Hand grip strength measurements of the patients before-after treatment will be recorded and will be evaluated statistically.

Inclusion Criteria:

• patients diagnosed with unilateral De Quervain tenosynovitis 18-65 years old

Exclusion Criteria:

• pain history of less than four weeks,
• upper extremity entrapment neuropathy,
• major psychiatric disease,
• upper extremity surgical treatment history,
• malignancy history,
• chronic rheumatic disease,
• cervical radiculopathy,
• cervical myelopathy,
• local corticosteroid injection prior to De Quervain tenosynovitis and receiving physical therapy.