title: Possible role of alpha-lipoic acid in the treatment of peripheral nerve injuries.
abstract: Recent findings on the antioxidant effects of pretreatment with α-lipoic acid (α-LA) on the crush injury of rat sciatic nerve confirm the possible usefulness of α-LA administration in humans with peripheral nerve injuries. We discussed this issue in relation with our recent results in which the combined employment of α-LA and γ-linolenic acid with a rehabilitation program for six weeks reduced sensory symptoms and neuropathic pain in patients with compressive radiculopathy syndrome from disc-nerve root conflict in comparison with patients submitted to rehabilitation program alone for six weeks.
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy. a.santamato@unifg.it.
authors.forename: Maurizio
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authors.lastname: Santamato
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