Knee Joint Distraction as Treatment for Osteoarthritis Results in Clinical and Structural Benefit: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Limited Number of Studies and Patients Available.
Mylene P JansenTim A E J BoymansRoel J H CustersRutger C I Van GeenenRonald J Van HeerwaardenMaarten R HuizingaJorm M NellensteijnRob SollieSander SpruijtSimon C MastbergenPublished in: Cartilage (2020)
Current, still limited, evidence shows KJD causes clear benefit in clinical and structural parameters, both short- and long-term. Longer follow-up with more patients is necessary, to validate outcome and to potentially improve patient selection for this intensive treatment. Thus far, for younger knee osteoarthritis patients, KJD may be an option to consider.