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Abstract

ultrasound in knee osteoarthritis with effusion.

Subject and methods: An open-label, controlled before–after clinical intervention study was conducted on 60 patients with knee osteoarthritis with effusion, allocated to two group: treatment group (electroacupuncture, therapeutic ultrasound, and Flexsa) and a control group (therapeutic ultrasound and Flexsa).

Results: After 14 days, 80% of patients in the treatment group reported mild pain on the VAS (p<0,05); the Lequesne Index decreased from 10,8 ± 1,5 to 6,2 ± 1,2, knee ROM increased from 98,4° to 122,7°, and knee circumference decreased from 41,6 cm to 38,2 cm, all significantly better than in the control group (p<0,01).

Conclusion: Electroacupuncture combined with therapeutic ultrasound, and Flexsa effectively reduce pain and swelling and improve function and range of motion in knee osteoarthritis with effusion.