Effectiveness of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in the treatment of complex regional pain syndrome ________________________________________ Kiralp MZ, Yildiz S, Vural D, Keskin I, Ay H, Dursun H. Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Haydarpasa Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey. mkiralp@hotmail in this double blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study we aimed to assess the effectiveness of hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy for treating patients with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). Of the 71 patients, 37 were allocated to the HBO group and 34 to the control (normal air) group. Both groups received 15 therapy sessions in a hyperbaric chamber. Pain, edema and range of motion (ROM) of the wrist were evaluated before treatment, after the 15th treatment session and on day 45. In the HBO group there was a significant decrease in pain and edema and a significant increase in the ROM of the wrist. When we compared the two groups, the HBO group had significantly better results with the exception of wrist extension. In conclusion, HBOT is an effective and well-tolerated method for decreasing pain and edema and increasing the ROM in patients with CRPS. J Int Med Res. 2004 May-Jun;32(3):258-62 PMID: 15174218 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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