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01/20/03 - Treatment of Post-Operative Carpal Tunner Release with Adhered Scar Tissue


Average # of treatments: 24

Frequency of treatments: Three times a week.

Physical symptoms: Adhered scar, pain, swelling, less strength and range of motion, less functional use of hand. Most patients are three to six months post surgery.

Method: Pads on acupuncture points Li 11 --> LI 4, and anterior/posterior wrist joint. May use probe work along scar if skin impedance is low.

Settings used: Acutron Mentor preset µA Pad #1 or 3, or use specific settings:

Intensity: 50-100 µA

Hz: 10

Waveform: Sloped

Mode: Continuous

Polarity: Biphasic

Timer: 15-20 minutes

Channels: B and C

Other therapies: Osseous manipulation, soft tissue manipulation, massage and hot packs. Acutron is used at the end of the therapy session, after soft tissue work, joint manipulation, and exercises to help carryover pain relief and lessen swelling after mobilization.

Further methods or results: Scars can become soft, flabby, and mobile. Patients are pain free and restitution of normal range of motion, strength and hand functions. Myofascial release work incorporated the entire upper quadrant including neck and thoracic area.

Author: Darren Starywnn


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