2023, Number 1
Usefulness of laser therapy in the treatment of gonarthrosis
Language: Spanish
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ABSTRACT
A prospective, quasi-experimental study was carried out to evaluate the usefulness of laser therapy in the treatment of gonarthrosis, in the comprehensive rehabilitation service at «Camilo Cienfuegos» Teaching Polyclinic in Zuluetas, Villa Clara. A sample of 60 patients randomly distributed into two equitable groups was taken from a universe of 76 patients diagnosed with gonarthrosis in the Orthopaedic service, the study group received treatment with laser therapy and the control ones with infrared heat; pain intensity was evaluated according to the visual scale and a physical examination was performed including measurement of the knee joint angles and its functional capacity. A second exam was conducted to assess its usefulness. We found that both therapeutic modalities have benefits in the treatment of gonarthrosis, with significantly better results in patients treated with laser therapy.REFERENCES
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