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Efficacy of High Power Laser Versus Low Level Laser in Ultrasonographic and Functional Outcomes in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis

Launched by CAIRO UNIVERSITY · May 14, 2024

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Current as of March 12, 2025

Not yet recruiting

Keywords

High Power Laser Low Level Laser Ultrasonographic Changes Knee Osteoarthritis

ClinConnect Summary

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a major source of pain, disability, and socioeconomic cost worldwide. The epidemiology of the disorder is complex and multifactorial, with genetic, biological, and biomechanical components. It is estimated that 63 to 85 percent of Americans over age 65 have radiographic signs of OA and that 35 to 50 percent have symptoms of pain, stiffness or limitation of motion. Between 9 and 12 percent of elderly Americans (approximately 3 million people) have enough impairment from OA that they cannot perform their major activities, and half of these individuals are totally disabl...

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • • X-ray stages II and III osteoarthritis
  • • Age between 45 and 75 years.
  • • BMI equal to or less than 35.
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • • Unwillingness to participate in the study.
  • • Uncompleted evaluation/treatment programs.
  • • Any damage to the knee joint during the study.
  • • Using any treatment other than prescribed therapeutic protocols.

About Cairo University

Cairo University, a premier institution in Egypt, is dedicated to advancing medical research and education through innovative clinical trials. With a strong emphasis on improving healthcare outcomes, the university collaborates with various stakeholders to conduct rigorous scientific studies that address critical health challenges. Leveraging its extensive resources and expert faculty, Cairo University aims to contribute valuable insights to the medical community and enhance patient care both locally and globally. Through its commitment to ethical research practices and excellence, the university plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare in the region.

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