Osteoarthritis of knee. Osteoarthritis of knee
Conditions
Interventions
The first intervention group: Patients received subcutaneous injections containing a combination of 20 mg, 1 ml of piroxicam and 5 cc of lidocaine 2%, in acupuncture points ST34, ST35, SP9, BL 38, SP1
Sponsors
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
35 Years to 75 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Injections in or around the knee joint in the last three months . Use of NSIAD in the last three days .History of cancer ,diabetes ,rheumatological disease and vascular collagen .Heat and redness in the knee ,History of knee injury ,History of knee Arthroplasty or other surgeries on the knee ,Presence of active Radiculopathy ,myopathy ,peripheral neuropathy ,Pregnancy or breastfeeding ,BMI>42 ,Allergy to piroxicam and other NSAID ,Severe gastrointestinal ,cardiovascular ,liver and kidney disease ,Any serious systemic or local infection such as brucellosis , Patients who have other musculoskeletal complications which Causes lower limb pain like secondary arthritis ,Patients who do Not complete the informed consent form to participate in the Study .
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Osteoarthritis of knee. Timepoint: Measurement of knee joint cartilage thickness and evaluation of knee effusion before immediately after and one month after injection of piroxicam ampoule and shockwave modality. Method of measurement: Visual analog scale , western Ontario and Mc master universities arthritis index , Oxford knee scale. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Improve pain and function. Timepoint: Investigation of pain improvement and performance ten days and one month after piroxicam mesotherapy injection and shockwave modality. Method of measurement: Visual analog scale , Western Ontario and Mc Master universities arthritis index ,oxford knee scale. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactRamin Ardeshiri
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed