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- Title
Effects of Transcutaneous Xenon-ray Irradiation around the Lumbar Sympathetic Ganglion on Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type 1 after Foot Sprain: A Case Report.
- Authors
MORI, AKIRA; YOSHIDA, HIDEKI; YAMADA, MASAH IRO
- Abstract
[Purpose] In this case study, we investigated effects of transcutaneous xenon-ray irradiation around the lumbar sympathetic ganglion (Xe-LSGI) on complex regional pain syndrome type 1 (CRPS1) observed in the lower extremity (LE). [Subject] The subject was a 30-year-old male who presented with continuing pain after right foot sprain. CRPS1 was diagnosed in him nine months after the foot sprain. [Methods] The subject underwent 10-minute Xe-LSGI once per day. Skin temperature of the right toe and pain of the right foot were assessed before and after each Xe-LSGI. The active range of motion of the right ankle joint and the maximum load rate to the right LE during standing were also assessed after each Xe-LSGI. [Result] Among the assessment items, therapeutic effects related to Xe-LSGI were observed in skin temperature of the right toe, pain of the right foot, and maximum load rate to the right LE during standing. [Conclusion] These results raise the possibility that Xe-LSGI may be an effective treatment for patients with CRPS1 observed in the LE.
- Subjects
TRANSCUTANEOUS electrical nerve stimulation; PAIN measurement; SPRAINS; SKIN temperature; ANKLE
- Publication
Rigakuryoho Kagaku, 2011, Vol 26, Issue 3, p447
- ISSN
1341-1667
- Publication type
Case Study
- DOI
10.1589/rika.26.447