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Pulsed electrical stimulation provides no benefit for management of knee osteoarthritis
February 2014
Pulsed electrical stimulation provides no benefit for management of knee osteoarthritis
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
The effectiveness of pulsed electrical stimulation in the management of osteoarthritis of the knee: results of a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, repeated-measures trial
Arthritis Rheum. 2011 May;63(5):1333-42. doi: 10.1002/art.30258Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
70 patients were randomized to examine the effectiveness of pulsed electrical stimulation (PES) for the symptomatic management of knee osteoarthritis (OA). Patients were randomized to either pulsed electrical stimulation or placebo and were assessed after 26 weeks. Results indicated that there were no significant differences between the groups regarding pain, function, quality of life, or physical...
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