Radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy for pain and function in adults with knee osteoarthritis: protocol for a placebo-controlled, randomized clinical trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is the most common degenerative joint disease. It is characterized by pain, stiffness, reduced joint motion, and muscle weakness. It also has the potential for long-term disability. Radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy (rESWT) is a noninvasive therapeutic modality widely used for the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. However, the role of rESWT in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis remains controversial in previous clinical trials. This trial will investigate the efficacy of rESWT in improving the symptoms, function, and bone metabolic status of participants with knee osteoarthritis.

Methods

The study is a randomized, double-blind, controlled trial. Thirty participants with knee osteoarthritis will be randomized to receive eith

SUBMITTER: Ren P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12023600 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature