Rodilla/Knee/Knie/Genou: Una buena rodillera para la artrosis

Strength and Functional improvement using Pneumatic Brace with Extension Assist for End-Stage Knee Osteoarthritis: A Prospective, Randomized trial
Jeffrey J. Cherian, Anil Bhave, Bhaveen H. Kapadia, Roland Starr, Mark J. McElroy, Michael A.
The Journal of Arthroplasty
Published Online: November 28, 2014
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.arth.2014.11.036
Publication stage: In Press Accepted Manuscript

Abstract

Pneumatic unloader bracing with extension assists have been proposed as a non-operative modality that may delay the need for knee surgery by reducing pain and improving function.

This prospective, randomized, single blinded trial evaluated 52 patients who had knee osteoarthritis for changes in: (1) muscle strength; (2) objective functional improvements; (3); subjective functional improvements; (4) pain; (5) quality of life; and (6) conversion to total knee arthroplasty (TKA) compared to standard of care.

Patient outcomes were evaluated at a minimum 3 months. Braced patient’s demonstrated significant improvements in muscle strength, several functional tests, and patient reported outcomes when compared to the matched cohort.

These results are encouraging and suggest that this device may represent a promising alternative to standard treatment methods for knee osteoarthritis.