Effect of Joint Mobilization Therapy on Osteoarthritis of Knee Joint

VernacularTitle:以关节松动术为主治疗膝关节骨关节炎的疗效观察
Author: Chuang YANG ; Xian-gang ZHOU
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: joint mobilization, knee joint, osteoarthritis, randomized controlled trial
From: Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2006;12(12):1030-1032
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To observe the efficacy and safety of joint mobilization therapy for osteoarthritis of knee joint.Methods 120 patients with osteoarthritis of knee joint were randomly divided into the treatment group and control group with 60 cases in each group. The treatment group were treated with joint mobilization and synthesis rehabilitation therapy, and control group only with synthesis rehabilitation therapy.Results The total effective rate was 90.00% in the treatment group and 76.67% in the control group according to analysis of intention-to-treat, and 92.73% in the treatment group and 80.77% in the control group based on analysis of per-protocol population. There was a significant difference between the two groups ( P<0.05). No adverse effect was found in the treatment group.Conclusion The joint mobilization therapy is efficacy and safety for osteoarthritis of knee joint.