TY - JOUR
T1 - Low level laser therapy for the patients with painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy - A systematic review
AU - M, Anju
AU - Ummer V, Saleena
AU - Maiya, Arun G.
AU - Hande, Manjunath
PY - 2019/7/1
Y1 - 2019/7/1
N2 - 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.
AB - 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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U2 - 10.1016/j.dsx.2019.07.035
DO - 10.1016/j.dsx.2019.07.035
M3 - Review article
AN - SCOPUS:85069579059
SN - 1871-4021
VL - 13
SP - 2667
EP - 2670
JO - Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research and Reviews
JF - Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research and Reviews
IS - 4
ER -
