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Effects of Low-Intensity Pulsed Ultrasound on Knee Osteoarthritis: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials.

Xiao-Yi ZhouXiao-Xi ZhangGuan-Yu YuZi-Cheng ZhangFei WangYi-Lin YangMing LiXian-Zhao Wei
Published in: BioMed research international (2018)
The present study includes 5 high quality randomized controlled trials. The result indicated that LIPUS, used to treat knee OA without any adverse effect, had a beneficial effect on pain relief and knee functional recovery. More evidence is needed to prove whether LIPUS is effective in improving walking ability.
Keyphrases
  • knee osteoarthritis
  • randomized controlled trial
  • total knee arthroplasty
  • magnetic resonance imaging
  • chronic pain
  • systematic review
  • computed tomography