Health Condition 1: M179- Osteoarthritis of knee, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
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Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patient of either age group Diagnosed with Osteoarthritis Knee as per American College of Rheumatology (ACR) 2019 criteria. Among the above patients who are diagnosed with Grade II and III Osteoarthritis of the knee joint according to the Kellgren-Lawrence scale are selected.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Any known malignancy 2.Gouty Arthritis /inflammatory arthritis, Secondary Osteoarthritis 3.Active knee infection. 4.Disorders of Bleeding 5.Uncontrolled Diabetes Mellitus 6.Ligamentous instability of knee (MRI DIAGNOSED)Â 7.Contraindication to MRI 8.Any history of previous intraarticular steroid injection
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1.To assess and compare the functional outcome in patients of Knee Osteoarthritis before each GFC/NS injection and at 6 months and at 9 months and study their effect. 2.To assess and compare the Radiological outcome with the help of WORMS score and X-Ray in patients of Knee Osteoarthritis and observe the changes at the end of 9 months.Timepoint: 1,2,6 and 9 months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1.To assess and compare the cartilage degeneration with the help of Biochemical marker Serum Coll2-1NO2 levels at the final follow-up and compared to the baseline serum levels to analyse the effects of both GFC and NS on its level in the body.Timepoint: 1,2,6 and 9 months | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Teerthankar Mahaveer Medical College and Research Centre