knee arthritis. Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: Injection into one of the joints, The amount of injection is 8 ml of 5% dextrose and 2 ml of 1% lidocaine and 5 ml of ozone. Three injections are given at weekly in
Sponsors
Sanandaj University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
50 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients with grade 2 and 3 osteoarthritis of both knees Age over 50 years Morning stiffness less than 30 minutes Crepitus in active knee movements Bone sensitivity Bone enlargement Lack of heat in the joint touch
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Injection of steroid drugs in the last 2 months Diabetes Indication for surgical arthroplasty Previous injection treatment with dextrose Knee infection in the last three months Knee inflammation Daily use of drugs History of inflammatory joint disease Arthritis after infection Joint dysplasia Congenital anomalies Crystalopathy Arthritis after injury Malignancy Vascular necrosis Obesity Grade 4 osteoarthritis
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Intensity of pain. Timepoint: Before intervention, one month after intervention, two months after intervention. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale (VAS).;Physical function. Timepoint: Before intervention, one month after intervention, two months after intervention. Method of measurement: WOMAC Index.;Kellgrn lawrence index. Timepoint: Before intervention, one month after intervention, two months after intervention. Method of measurement: Radiological imaging. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Possible side effects. Timepoint: During the treatment period until the end of the intervention. Method of measurement: Any possible side effects such as pain, swelling, itching, redness and warmth at the injection site are measured and recorded. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactDr Nasrin Moghimi
Sanandaj University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed