What Researchers Did
Researchers studied 105 patients with nerve compression to see how hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) affected their symptoms and nerve function.
What They Found
The best results were seen in patients with recent (acute) nerve compression who received a short course of 4 HBOT sessions. Longer courses of 8-10 sessions were not as effective for these patients.
Canadian Relevance
No direct Canadian connection identified.
Study Limitations
This study is limited by its age and the lack of detailed information on the specific HBOT protocols used.