Effect of Neurodynamic Exercises and Education Program Applied With Virtual Reality Assisted Telerehabilitation...
Carpal Tunnel SyndromePeripheral Neuropathy1 moreThe aim in this prospective, randomized and controlled, single-blind study; In the conservative treatment of patients diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome, to investigate the effects of neurodynamic exercises that applied with nonimmersive virtual reality technology and patient education program presented by the telerehabilitation method on pain-numbness, functional status and quality of life, to compare the effects of neurodynamic exercises that applied with traditional methods and standard education given to patients in outpatient clinic conditions on the same parameters.
Efficacy of Ultrasound-Guided Hydrodissection in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Musculoskeletal DiseasesMedian Nerve Disease2 moreThe aim of our study is to determine the effectiveness of US-guided hydrodissection of the median nerve in different contents and volumes in patients diagnosed with mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome.
Clinical Efficacy of Acupuncture on the Liver Meridian in Men With Erectile Dysfunction Reserve...
Erectile DysfunctionAcupuncture Therapy1 moreErectile dysfunction (ED) is a kind of worldwide and common sexual dysfunction disease, which mainly affects men over forty years old. The clinical characteristics of ED is the inability to maintain sufficient erection to obtain satisfactory sexual intercourse. Age, education, diabetes, stroke, obesity, and hypertension are factors inducing ED. Recent years, the prevalence of ED is rising, and more men aged below forty years old are suffering ED. Published review indicated that the prevalence of ED was 40.56% in Chinese men aged over forty years old. A survey conducted in China suggested that 40.56% men aged over forty years old suffered from ED. Another international survey found that, 21.48% sexually active participants suffered from ED. Several researches demonstrated that, ED affects health and quality of life of patients and partner. Besides, ED induces patients' psychosocial problems, including depression and anxiety, and reduce work efficiency. According to American Urological Association guideline published in 2018, the clinical therapies for ED include phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor (PDE5i), vacuum erection device, and penile prosthesis implantation. PDE5i (such as sildenafil, vardenafil, and tadalafil) is a first-line drug for ED, recommended by doctors and patients. However, the most common side effects of PDE5i were headache, dyspepsia, flushing, and blurred vision. Furthermore, the ideal dose and type of PDE5i still need to be further studied. The use of PDE5i is restricted by those reasons. Acupuncture is an important role of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and acupuncture received more concerned recently. The correlation between meridians and viscera is the center of acupuncture scientific problem. Acupoints stimulation can regulate visceral sensation and mobility to treat diseases.
Thermal and Pulsed Ultrasound for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel SyndromeMedian Neuropathy1 moreThis study will be a Randomized controlled trial with a sample size of at least 100 individuals with carpal tunnel syndrome. Participants will be randomized to receive either thermal ultrasound, pulsed ultrasound, a combination of both, or a placebo treatment for 10 minutes, three times per week, for 4 weeks. Outcome measures will include pain intensity, functional status, and nerve conduction studies. Outcome measures will be assessed at baseline, 4 weeks, and 8 weeks.
An Absorbable Suture Versus a Non-absorbable Suture in Carpal Tunnel Release, a Randomized Controlled...
Carpal Tunnel SyndromeMedian Nerve EntrapmentThe study compares two widely used treatments in closing the wound after open carpal tunnel release surgery: absorbable and non-absorbable sutures. It is conducted as a randomized controlled trial, where the participants are divided into two research groups. The visual outcome of the scar will be evaluated a year after the surgery.
Effect of Neurodynamic Mobilization on Median Nerve Conduction Velocity in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome...
Median Nerve EntrapmentCarpal Tunnel SyndromeThe purpose of this study is to examine: The effect of neurodynamic mobilization on the sensory and motor median nerve conduction velocity in carpal tunnel syndrome. The effect of neurodynamic mobilization on the wrist pain in carpal tunnel syndrome. The effect of neurodynamic mobilization on the hand function in carpal tunnel syndrome.
The Relationship Between Ultrasonographic Findings and Sleep Quality in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Musculoskeletal DiseasesMedian Nerve Disease3 moreThe aim of our study is to determine the relationship between disease severity and sleep quality in CTS patients and to compare the findings with healthy controls.
Effects of Neuromobilization on Median Nerve Elasticity
Median Nerve DiseasePurpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of median nerve neuromobilization on median nerve elasticity using shear wave elastography. Methods: The study included 36 healthy volunteers (72 upper extremities) aged 18-30 years. Inclusion criteria; no known systemic neuromuscular and metabolic diseases, no nerve impingement syndrome, and no upper extremity bone-tendon-muscle surgery in the last six months. Sociodemographic data of the participants were recorded. Wrist flexion and extension bilaterally with universal goniometer and finger grip strength bilaterally were measured with pinchmeter. Median Nerve Stress Test was performed. Median nerve elasticity was measured by Shear Wave Ultrasound Elastography. The extremity of the dominant side as a study group and the non-dominant side as a control group were measured bilaterally. Median nerve neuromobilization (stretching (n = 18) and shifting (n = 18)) was applied to the upper extremities of the dominant side. The application was carried out as 3 sets in one session. Evaluations were repeated after application.
Postoperative Alpha Lipoic Acid in the Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: a Randomized Controlled Trial.
Entrapment NeuropathyCarpal Tunnel4 moreThe postoperative course of the decompression of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel syndrome can sometimes be complicated by pain, paresthesias and other unpleasant symptoms, or may be characterized by a slow recovery of nerve function. Lipoic acid is considered to be a powerful and effective antioxidant with neuroprotective and neurotrophic properties. Dietary supplementation with lipoic acid helps reduce the damage to the nervous structure. Its action as a dietary supplement may positively modulate and accelerate healing after decompression of the median nerve. The aim of the study is to explore any possible effects of this molecule in the postoperative period after decompression of the median nerve at the wrist. Patients will be enrolled with proven carpal tunnel syndrome. By means of randomization, patients will be placed into one of two groups: Group A: surgical decompression of the median nerve followed by alpha lipoic acid, 800 mg daily for 40 days. Group B: surgical decompression of the median nerve followed by treatment with placebo The primary endpoint of the study will be Nerve conduction velocity at 3 months after surgery after 50 days of discontinuing treatment with alpha lipoic acid (TIOBEC) / PLACEBO.
High Intensity Laser Therapy in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel SyndromeEntrapment Neuropathy2 moreThis research aims to investigate the effect of high-intensity laser therapy on pain, function, nerve conduction studies and grip strength in patients with idiopathic carpal tunnel syndrome.