knee osteoarthritis. Polyosteoarthritis, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
This pilot study will be conducted on ten patients with internal compartment osteoarthritis. Sampling will be done by easy non-random method and the subjects will be selected from the patients referre
Sponsors
Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
50 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age over 50 years The severity of knee osteoarthritis be mild to moderate (grade 2 or 3) based on radiographic findings and the Kellgren-Lawrence scale Mild to moderate pain intensity (based on VAS scale, mild pain = 0-3, moderate pain = 4-6) Mild varus alignment in the knee with symptoms of osteoarthritis of the internal compartment of the knee Reporting of knee pain in most weekdays at least in the last month Not having movement restrictions in walking and standing Walking without any aids
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: History of knee replacement surgery History of lower limb fracture or knee ligament damage in the last year External compartment osteoarthritis (grade 1 and above) Having any cognitive or neurological disorder The patient is undergoing physiotherapy treatment or using other orthotic treatment
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Force inside the knee joint. Timepoint: Before and six weeks later. Method of measurement: force plate.;Pain. Timepoint: Before and six weeks later. Method of measurement: Before and six weeks later.;Quality of life. Timepoint: Before and six weeks later. Method of measurement: Before and six weeks later. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMasoud Rafiaei
Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed