[Polarized light irradiation near the stellate ganglion in a patient with Raynaud's sign]

Masui. 1992 Nov;41(11):1814-7.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

Polarized light irradiation near the stellate ganglion was performed in a 55-year-old female with Raynaud's sign. She was suffering from cold and numb pain in bilateral fingers for 1 year. Stellate ganglion block and low reactive-level laser therapy near the stellate ganglion were not sufficient to relieve this symptom. Polarized light irradiation near the stellate ganglion induced a sting stimulation and warm sensation in her hands. Thermograms revealed a remarkable increase in temperature of her hands. The results imply that polarized light irradiation near the stellate ganglion increases blood flow of forearms and relieves Raynaud's sign.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Phototherapy*
  • Raynaud Disease / therapy*
  • Stellate Ganglion*