PMID:
Diabetes Metab Syndr. 2019 Jul – Aug;13(4):2667-2670. Epub 2019 Jul 13. PMID: 31405692
Abstract Title:
Low level laser therapy for the patients with painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy – A systematic review.
Abstract:
BACKGROUND: Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) is an emerging treatment modality for management of neuropathic pain. It works by triggering biochemical changes with in cells.OBJECTIVE: This systematic review focused on finding evidence on the effectiveness of LLLT on treatment of painful diabetic neuropathy.METHODS: We conducted a systematic review (PubMed, Web of Science, CINAHL and Cochrane) to find the evidence on effectiveness of LLLT on treatment of painful diabetic neuropathy. Randomized and non-randomized studies were included in the review.RESULTS: A total of 627 studies were screened. After the exclusion criteria (duplicate, animal studies, LLLT for treating other neuralgias) 6 studies were included in the study. The outcome measure that were considered were the difference in pain score and nerve conduction velocity test and quality of life questionnaire.CONCLUSION: The evidence obtained shows LLLT has a positive effect in controlling diabetic neuropathic pain.
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