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Pneumatic bracing associated with improved knee function vs. physiotherapy for knee OA
July 2016
Pneumatic bracing associated with improved knee function vs. physiotherapy for knee OA
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Gait Using Pneumatic Brace for End-Stage Knee Osteoarthritis
J Knee Surg. 2016 Apr;29(3):218-23.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
36 patients with end-stage knee osteoarthritis were randomized to be treated with either a pneumatic knee brace or standard physical therapy. The purpose of this study was to determine if the use of a knee brace was associated with significantly improved knee function and gait parameters when compared to physical therapy after 3 months. The results demonstrated that knee OA patients who wore a pne...
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