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Therapeutic ultrasound is a safe and effective treatment for knee osteoarthritis

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January 2017

Therapeutic ultrasound is a safe and effective treatment for knee osteoarthritis

Vol: 6| Issue: 1| Number:50| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

Effects of therapeutic ultrasound on pain, physical functions and safety outcomes in patients with knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Clin Rehabil. 2016 Oct;30(10):960-971. Epub 2015 Oct 8.

Contributing Authors:
C Zhang Y Xie X Luo Q Ji C Lu C He P Wang

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Ten randomized controlled trials (645 patients) were included in this meta-analysis to determine the effect of therapeutic ultrasound in the management of knee osteoarthritis when compared to sham or no-intervention. The pooled results of this meta-analysis indicated that therapeutic ultrasound significantly reduced pain and improved function compared to sham treatment. Additionally, few adverse e...

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