Effectiveness of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in the Treatment of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

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 g...

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Published in:Journal of international medical research 2004-05, Vol.32 (3), p.258-262
Main Authors: Kiralp, MZ, Yildiz, Ş, Vural, D, Keskin, I, Ay, H, Dursun, H
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Complex Regional Pain Syndromes - physiopathology
Complex Regional Pain Syndromes - therapy
Double-Blind Method
Edema - physiopathology
Edema - therapy
Female
Humans
Hyperbaric Oxygenation
Male
Pain - physiopathology
Pain Management
Pain Measurement
Placebos
Wrist - physiology
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Summary: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, oedema 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 oedema 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, HBO is an effective and well-tolerated method for decreasing pain and oedema and increasing the ROM in patients with CRPS.
ISSN:0300-0605
1473-2300
DOI:10.1177/147323000403200304