Osteoarthritis of knee joint diagnosed wit grade I and grade II of Kellgen and Lawrence classification of knee joint osteoarthritis.. Osteoarthritis of knee
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: Continuous mode of ultrasound. Intervention 2: Intervention group: Pulsed mode of ultrasound.
Sponsors
King Edward Medical University, Mayo Hospital Lahore
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
50 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age between 50 and 65 Grade I & II osteoarthritis of knee (Kellgen & Lawrence) Osteoarthritic diagnosed patients with complaints of pain and functional disability for at least three months
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Lower extremity cement or plastic implants Local dermatological problem e.g. psoriasis and eczema Thrombophlebitis or any vascular condition in which ultrasound can cause breakage of emboli Cancer Pregnancy Patients using anti-inflammatory medications
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain. Timepoint: Before intervention and 2 ,4 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale.;Range of motion of knee joint. Timepoint: Before intervention and 2 ,4 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Goniometer.;Activity level. Timepoint: Before intervention and 2 ,4 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index.WOMAC.;Functionality. Timepoint: Before intervention and 2 ,4 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Lequesne Index. | — |
Countries
Pakistan
Contacts
Public ContactMaheen Shad
King Edward Medical University, Mayo Hospital Lahore
Outcome results
None listed