Improvement of diabetic peripheral neuropathy using monochromatic infrared energy
- VernacularTitle:红外激光治疗糖尿病周围神经病变的疗效观察
- Author:
Jie LIU
;
Yan-Cheng XU
;
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Monochromatic infrared energy;
Diabetes,peripheral neuropathy;
Semmes-Weinstein monofilament
- From:
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
2003;0(10):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To observe the effect of monochromatic infrared energy(MIRE)on diabetic periphe- ral neuropathy(DPN).Methods Seventy-four subjects with diabetic peripheral neuropathy who were tested by Semmes-Weinstein monofilaments(SWM)were randomized into 2 groups:a conventional management group and a conventional management plus MIRE group.Then the patients'sensory function and other DPN symptoms were evalu- ated by the SWME and the score of Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument.Results After treatments,there was a decrease(P＜0.01)in the number of the sites insensitive to SWME(grade 5.07),and MNSI scores were sig- nificantly decreased(P＜0.01).The MIRE management was more effective than conventional management.Con- clusion Monochromatic infrared energy is perhaps a safe,non-pharmaceutical and non-invasive method for the treat- ment of diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
