Does low-intensity helium-neon laser irradiation alter sensory nerve active potentials or distal latencies

Journal Article · Mon Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1990 · Lasers in Surgery and Medicine; (USA)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1002/lsm.1900100109· OSTI ID:6918875

Basford, J R; Daube, J R; Hallman, H O; Millard, T L; Moyer, S K ^[1]

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1. Mayo Clinic and Foundation, Rochester, MN (USA)

The effect of 1 mW helium neon continuous-wave (0.633 microns) laser irradiation on superficial radical sensory and median sensory nerve function was examined in a double-blind, controlled study involving 40 volunteers. No differences in action potential amplitudes, distal latencies, or forearm skin temperatures were found between the treated and control groups either at the time of irradiation or at subsequent evaluations 15 and 30 minutes later. As a result, we are unable to confirm reports that low-energy lasers of this power and wavelength alter nerve function.

• OSTI ID: 6918875
• Journal Information: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine; (USA), Journal Name: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine; (USA) Vol. 10:1; ISSN LSMED; ISSN 0196-8092
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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