Effect of High Power Laser on Physiological Findings of Median Nerve in Pregnant Women with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Abstract

Background: Pregnant women frequently suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome, a common neuropathy. Investigating the effects of high-power lasers on pain and the electrical properties of the median nerve in pregnant women with carpal tunnel syndrome was the aim of this investigation.
Methods: Using clinical provocative tests (the Tinel and Phalen tests), thirty pregnant women with mild to moderate Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) who were between the ages of 20 and 35 were the subjects of this prospective, randomised controlled experiment. The exclusion criteria included cardiovascular disorders, hypertension, diabetes, gestational diabetes, thoracic outlet syndrome, cervical disc prolapse, cervical spondylosis, and other conditions. Patients with carpal tunnel syndrome who had surgery were categorized into two groups; group A consisted of those who had been diagnosed with CTS prior to pregnancy and received both high power laser treatment and standard physical therapy in the form of tendon gliding exercises, whereas group B only received standard physical therapy. Both groups were instructed to wear a cock-up splint during the nighttime.

Results: The study's findings indicated a substantial enhancement in finger pinch strength and nerve conduction speed in both groups following the treatment. A comparison between the two groups revealed a statistically significant difference in favour of group (A).

Conclusions: The high-power laser therapy appears effective noninvasive treatment option for pregnant women with CTS, providing pain relief and improving nerve conduction parameters.