knee osteoarthritis. Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: dry needling and knee mobilization. Intervention 2: Intervention group: platelet-rich plasma. Intervention 3: Control group: placebo.
Sponsors
Kerman University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
45 Years to 70 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: The patients were between the ages of 45 and 70 years old The presence of moderate osteoarthritis symptoms (grade 2-3 of the Kellgren-Lawrence classification system) The presence of trigger point (latent or active) in the muscles around the hip and knee joints.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients with severe inflammation/swelling of the knee Any history of injection/aspiration of the knee joint during the last year Any previous fracture of the spine or lower limbs Associated neurological pathology Vestibular disorders Systemic disease (rheumatoid arthritis or diabetes) Patients with blood disorders (such as hemophilia or thalassemia), cancer, or if they are taking taking anticoagulants drugs
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1.Pain intensity. Timepoint: Before, After and 2month follow up. Method of measurement: Visual analog scale. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Knee disability index. Timepoint: Before, After and 2month follow up. Method of measurement: WOMAC questionnaire and KOOS questionnaire.;Knee range of motion. Timepoint: Before, After and 2month follow up. Method of measurement: Goniometer. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactTahereh Rezaeian
Kerman University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed