Pilot Study: Evaluating Pillar Pain Outcomes Following Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery With Fractional CO2 Laser Therapy
Fractional CO<sub>2</sub> laser therapy significantly reduced pillar pain and improved patient satisfaction following CTR, with no reported complications. This pilot study suggests that fractional CO<sub>2</sub> laser may serve as a safe, effective alternative for refractory pillar pain. Larger, prospective studies are warranted to validate these findings and determine broader applicability.
Authors
- Brendan J. MacKay (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7538-2857)
- Bryce Henderson
- Evan J. Hernandez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-9587-2093)
- Caroline J. Cushman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-3946-7247)
- Andrew Ibrahim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3035-8014)
- Wm. Zachary Salter
Institutions
- Texas Tech University (US)
- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open
- Published
- 2025-10-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/gox.0000000000007189
- Primary Topic
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00