The Effect of High-intensity Laser Therapy in Patients With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

The Effect of High-intensity Laser Therapy on Pain, Functional Status, Hand Grip Strength and Median Nerve Cross-sectional Area in Ultrasonography in Patients With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of high intensity laser therapy (HILT) on pain, functional status, hand grip strength and median nerve cross-sectional area in ultrasonography in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome.

Patients who are admitted and diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome based on anamnesis, physical examination and electromyography are included in the study.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Electrophysiologically mild or moderate CTS
2. Patients who are literate and able to understand verbal instructions in our

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Diabetes
2. Systemic disorders that may affect treatment such as hypothyroidism, SLE, gout
3. History of polyneuropathy, cervical radiculopathy, brachial plexopathy
4. Injection for the carpal tunnel in the last 1 month
5. History of severe trauma, fracture, operation to both upper extremities at any time
6. Malignancy or history of malignancy
7. Renal failure
8. Peripheral or central nervous system diseases
9. Pregnancy
10. History of physical therapy program for the same hand wrist in the last months.