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Patellofemoral bracing for treatment of patellofemoral osteoarthritis
August 2013
Patellofemoral bracing for treatment of patellofemoral osteoarthritis
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
A randomized trial of patellofemoral bracing for treatment of patellofemoral osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis and Cartilage; 2011; 19: 792-800Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
80 elderly patients with lateral patellofemoral (PF) osteoarthritis (OA) were randomized in a double blinded fashion to receive either control treatment,which consisted of a BioSkin Q Brace with patellar realigning strap removed, or an active treatment, which consisted of a realigning BioSkin Q brace with the strap applied. The results of the 18-month trial indicated that there were no significant...
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