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Effects of CO2-baths in the combined concept of the early functional therapy in cases of reflex sympathetic dystrophy
Mucha C
South African Journal of Physiotherapy 2005;61(1):26-31
clinical trial
4/10 [Eligibility criteria: No; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: Yes; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: No; Adequate follow-up: Yes; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: No. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed*

OBJECTIVE: The effects of the application of CO2-baths for the purpose of the specific early functional combined therapy in cases of reflex sympathetic dystrophy should be differentiated. SUBJECTS: Forty patients suffering from acute post-traumatic reflex sympathetic dystrophy in the hand. DESIGN: A four weeks' omission test was carried out in group B. The results were contrasted to group A. The relevant parameters in the process of regeneration were statistically calculated as a chronological serial analysis. RESULTS: In regard of the multi-variable design the results demonstrated highly significant group differences in the case of the progression of regeneration, at which group A was definitely superior to group B. Group B displayed an additional effect of delay. CONCLUSION: The potential influences with regard to the effects of the CO2-bath are: better organisation of the exercises and superior progression of regeneration. Obviously there are beneficial effects of the combination therapy.

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