osteoathritis osteoathritis
Conditions
Interventions
Radial extracorporeal shockwave treatment uses low to medium energy shockwaves generated when a
projectile is accelerated by compressed air and hits an
applicator. These impulses are delivered into th
Experimental Procedure/Surgery,Experimental Procedure/Surgery
Shockwave therapy ,Ultrasound
Sponsors
Siriraj hospital
Siriraj hospital,Siriraj hospital
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
50 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Adults over the age of 50 years with primary symptomatic knee OA according to the criteria of the American College of Rheumatology Kellgren and Lawrence grade 2-3 Able to ambulate Moderate to severe knee pain[VAS > 5]
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Knee joint disease other than OA History of spinal stenosis Evidence of neurologic disease by history or physical examination Secondary causes of arthritis (inflammatory or metabolic) History of a surgical intervention or intra-articular injection in the affected knee in the previous 6 months Any contraindication to radiography Serious psychiatric disorder Cognitive dysfunction or could not cooperate or communicate Unwillingness to accept either of the interventions in this studyOver metal implants On cardiac pace maker Pregnancy Thrombosis Coagulation disorders(haemophilia) Use of anticoagulant drugs (except low dose Aspirin) Malignancy Acute inflammation in the area of treatment
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| VAS 4week VAS | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| WOMAC score 4week WOMAC score | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactWalailak Kulthai
siriraj hospital
Outcome results
None listed