Valgus knee bracing may have no long-term effect on pain improvement and functional activity in patients with knee osteoarthritis: a meta-analysis of randomized trials

Valgus knee bracing may have no long-term effect on pain improvement and functional activity in patients with knee osteoarthritis: a meta-analysis of randomized trials

Abstract Background Knee osteoarthritis (KOA), with a high incidence in old-age population, adversely affects their life quality. The valgus knee bracing is an important physical therapy for KOA, but its clinical effects on pain release and functional improvement remained unclear. This meta-analysis...

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Main Authors: Yinuo Fan, Zhongfeng Li, Haitao Zhang, Guoju Hong, Zhongshu Wu, Weifeng Li, Lixin Chen, Yunlong Wu, Qiushi Wei, Wei He, Zhenqiu Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-09-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Knee osteoarthritis
Valgus knee bracing
Pain
Functional activity
Meta-analysis
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-020-01917-x

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