The Effect of High-intensity Laser Therapy 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.

Inclusion Criteria:Electrophysiologically mild or moderate CTSPatients who are literate and able to understand verbal instructions in ourExclusion Criteria:DiabetesSystemic disorders that may affect treatment such as hypothyroidism, SLE, goutHistory of polyneuropathy, cervical radiculopathy, brachial plexopathyInjection for the carpal tunnel in the last 1 monthHistory of severe trauma, fracture, operation to both upper extremities at any timeMalignancy or history of malignancyRenal failurePeripheral or central nervous system diseasesPregnancyHistory of physical therapy program for the same hand wrist in the last months.