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Effectiveness of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation in Knee Osteoarthritis

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April 2025

Effectiveness of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation in Knee Osteoarthritis

Vol: 307| Issue: 4| Number:19| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1

Effectiveness of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation in Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Sham-Controlled Trials.

Am J Phys Med Rehabil . 2025 Jan 1;104(1):58-65.

Contributing Authors:
SH Wu CH Lin TY Hsu TH Liou R Escorpizo HC Chen

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Seven studies including 488 patients with knee osteoarthritis were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis comparing transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) vs. sham stimulation. Pooled outcomes of interest included post-treatment and follow-up pain scores, Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC), and Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (...

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