Abstract:Background:
To our knowledge, only 1 study with limited sample size tried to evaluate the synergistic effects of ultrasound and low-level laser therapy (LLLT) in patients with knee osteoarthritis. Further research is needed to confirm this synergy with larger numbers and better design. Therefore, we will conduct this present randomized double-blind study to evaluate the synergistic effects of simultaneously applying ultrasound plus LLLT on pain and muscle function in patients with knee osteoarthri… Show more
“…Patients with knee osteoarthritis who were treated in our hospital were used as the research objects. The inclusion criteria were as follows: (1) the research group met the diagnostic criteria for knee osteoarthritis [8], (2) the patients were able to cooperate in completing the investigation and research, (3) informed consent to this study and signed the paper consent form voluntarily, and (4) age < 80 years old. The exclusion criteria were as follows: (1) patients with obvious bone hyperplasia, (2) patients with joint trauma, (3) arthritis caused by other factors, such as chloasma and syphilitic neuropathy, (4) 3 months before the study, (5) mentally ill patients, (6) lactating/pregnant women, and (7) body mass index ðBMIÞ > 30 kg/m 2 .…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…It can be secondary to narrow joint space, joint capsule contracture, and synovitis, resulting in different degrees of joint dysfunction and pain. It poses a great threat to the physical and mental health and quality of life of patients [1][2][3]. Therefore, early diagnosis of knee osteoarthritis and accurate evaluation of disease treatment are of great significance to guide clinical targeted intervention.…”
Objective. To explore the application value of musculoskeletal ultrasound in the diagnosis and conservative treatment of knee osteoarthritis. Methods. Patients with knee osteoarthritis who were treated in our hospital from January 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021 were selected as the research subjects. The subjects underwent musculoskeletal ultrasonography to record the thickness of the lateral femoral malleolus cartilage, the thickness of the medial femoral malleolus cartilage, the depth of the suprapatellar bursa effusion, and the thickness of the suprapatellar bursa synovium. All patients in the study group received acupuncture treatment after musculoskeletal ultrasonography, and musculoskeletal ultrasonography was performed again after 2 weeks of treatment. The differences in musculoskeletal ultrasound-related parameters were compared between the two groups. Results. The thickness of the lateral femoral malleolus cartilage and medial femoral malleolus cartilage in the study group was significantly smaller than those in the control group. The depth of the effusion in the suprapatellar bursa and the thickness of the synovial membrane in the suprapatellar bursa were significantly greater than those in the control group. Ultrasonography showed no significant difference in abnormal status compared with arthroscopy, and musculoskeletal ultrasonography revealed knee osteoarthritis, such as cruciate ligament injury, joint effusion, synovial hyperplasia, meniscus injury, and patellar ligament injury. The cartilage thickness of the lateral femoral malleolus and medial malleolus of femur after treatment were significantly greater than those before treatment. The depth of the deep suprapatellar bursa effusion and the thickness of the suprapatellar bursa synovium were significantly smaller than those before treatment. Conclusion. Musculoskeletal ultrasound has high diagnostic value in knee osteoarthritis. It can detect the lesion as soon as possible and can be used to evaluate the effect of conservative treatment, so as to provide reference basis for clinical formulation or adjustment of further intervention plan.
“…Patients with knee osteoarthritis who were treated in our hospital were used as the research objects. The inclusion criteria were as follows: (1) the research group met the diagnostic criteria for knee osteoarthritis [8], (2) the patients were able to cooperate in completing the investigation and research, (3) informed consent to this study and signed the paper consent form voluntarily, and (4) age < 80 years old. The exclusion criteria were as follows: (1) patients with obvious bone hyperplasia, (2) patients with joint trauma, (3) arthritis caused by other factors, such as chloasma and syphilitic neuropathy, (4) 3 months before the study, (5) mentally ill patients, (6) lactating/pregnant women, and (7) body mass index ðBMIÞ > 30 kg/m 2 .…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…It can be secondary to narrow joint space, joint capsule contracture, and synovitis, resulting in different degrees of joint dysfunction and pain. It poses a great threat to the physical and mental health and quality of life of patients [1][2][3]. Therefore, early diagnosis of knee osteoarthritis and accurate evaluation of disease treatment are of great significance to guide clinical targeted intervention.…”
Objective. To explore the application value of musculoskeletal ultrasound in the diagnosis and conservative treatment of knee osteoarthritis. Methods. Patients with knee osteoarthritis who were treated in our hospital from January 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021 were selected as the research subjects. The subjects underwent musculoskeletal ultrasonography to record the thickness of the lateral femoral malleolus cartilage, the thickness of the medial femoral malleolus cartilage, the depth of the suprapatellar bursa effusion, and the thickness of the suprapatellar bursa synovium. All patients in the study group received acupuncture treatment after musculoskeletal ultrasonography, and musculoskeletal ultrasonography was performed again after 2 weeks of treatment. The differences in musculoskeletal ultrasound-related parameters were compared between the two groups. Results. The thickness of the lateral femoral malleolus cartilage and medial femoral malleolus cartilage in the study group was significantly smaller than those in the control group. The depth of the effusion in the suprapatellar bursa and the thickness of the synovial membrane in the suprapatellar bursa were significantly greater than those in the control group. Ultrasonography showed no significant difference in abnormal status compared with arthroscopy, and musculoskeletal ultrasonography revealed knee osteoarthritis, such as cruciate ligament injury, joint effusion, synovial hyperplasia, meniscus injury, and patellar ligament injury. The cartilage thickness of the lateral femoral malleolus and medial malleolus of femur after treatment were significantly greater than those before treatment. The depth of the deep suprapatellar bursa effusion and the thickness of the suprapatellar bursa synovium were significantly smaller than those before treatment. Conclusion. Musculoskeletal ultrasound has high diagnostic value in knee osteoarthritis. It can detect the lesion as soon as possible and can be used to evaluate the effect of conservative treatment, so as to provide reference basis for clinical formulation or adjustment of further intervention plan.
“…affirmed laser therapy improves functionality in patients with knee OA but only when used in conjunction with therapeutic exercise or US [ 8 ]. Efforts are ongoing to further assess the efficacy of LLLT as a treatment for patients with knee OA [ 46 ]. Figure 3 Low level laser therapy applied to the quadriceps tendon as part of a therapeutic exercise prescription.…”
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