Management of patellofemoral joint osteoarthritis using biomechanical device therapy: a systematic review with meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Current clinical guidelines recommend conservative management including non-pharmacologic therapy prior to considering surgery for knee OA. There is a paucity of clinical trials investigating the use of biomechanical device therapies on those with patellofemoral joint osteoarthritis (PFJOA). The aim was to systematically review the effectiveness of biomechanical devices (bracing, taping, and footwear) in the management of symptomatic PFJOA.

Method

The Cochrane, PEDro, MEDLINE, CINAHL, AMED and EMBASE electronic databases were search from inception to October 31, 2020. Included studies were randomised controlled or clinical trials studying any form of biomechanical device therapy in the management of PFJOA in the English language. Studies included in the search wer

SUBMITTER: Callaghan MJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8191025 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature