Evaluation of the Efficacy of Low Level Laser Therapy in Ulnar Neuropathy at the Elbow
Ulnar Nerve Entrapment at Elbow
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Ulnar Nerve Entrapment at Elbow focused on measuring Low-lever laser therapy, Splint, Ulnar Nerve Entrapment at Elbow, Electroneuromyography
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Ulnar neuropathy at the elbow evidenced by electrophysiological evaluation Symptoms onset with more than 1 months Exclusion Criteria: Presence of thenar, hypothenar or intrinsic muscle atrophy, Diabetes mellitus Hypothyroidism Receiving an electrophysiological diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome, cervical radiculopathy, brachial plexopathy, thoracic outlet syndrome Vascular disease Ulnar nerve injury or trauma, Malignancy, Having received treatment for ulnar neuropathy in the elbow within the last 3 months, Using nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAI) regularly
Sites / Locations
- Antalya Training and Research Hospital
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Sham Comparator
Low-level laser therapy group
Sham group
Low-level laser therapy was applied to the patients with the elbow at 45° flexion, creating a total of 5 areas by drawing 2 cm intervals 4 cm below the elbow and 6 cm above the elbow. The patients in the group used the elbow rest splint throughout the night during the treatment.
Sham group was applied with a laser probe by the elbow in 45° flexion, creating a total of 5 areas by drawing 2 cm intervals 4 cm below the elbow and 6 cm above the elbow. The patients in the group used the elbow rest splint throughout the night during the treatment.