The evaluation of laser irradiation therapy in the treatment of osteoarthritic knee

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Objective : To show that infrared laser irradiation has valuable effect in management of knee osteoa rth rosis.

Design : A study of30 patients with bilateral knee osteoarthrosis grades 3 and 4.

The patients were divided into two groups.

The study group received traditional exercise and laser therapy while control group received traditional exercise.

Setting : Study was conducted in Dallah Hospital, Saudi Arabia.

Results : The study group has shown a significant pain relief and improved range of motion particularly among patients above 50 years.

Conclusion : The use oflaser· irradiation followed by exercise has marked effect on relieving pain and increasing range of movement of the osteoarthritic knee.