International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Open Access
ISSN: 2329-9096
ISSN: 2329-9096
Laajili Feida
Tunisia
Research Article
Therapeutic Features of Medical Care of Knee Osteoarthritis: A Study of 60 Cases
Author(s): Dhahri Rim, Metoui Leila, Gharsallah Imène, Boussetta Najah, Laajili Feida, Louzir Bassem, Othmeni Salah, Ksibi Imène, Maaoui Rim and Rahali HagerDhahri Rim, Metoui Leila, Gharsallah Imène, Boussetta Najah, Laajili Feida, Louzir Bassem, Othmeni Salah, Ksibi Imène, Maaoui Rim and Rahali Hager
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis. It gradually worsens with time. Osteoarthritis treatments can slow the progression of the disease, relieve pain and improve joint function. The present work aimed to study the clinical and therapeutic features of medical care of knee osteoarthritis.
Methods: Retrospective longitudinal study done on the department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine of the Principal Military Hospital of Tunis between January 2011 and December 2012, about 60 patients with knee OA. These patients were divided into two groups of 30 patients each: patients aged 65 years and over or old subjects (OS) and young subjects 30 to 55 years (YS). The evaluation protocol included clinical algofunctional before and after medical and rehabilitative treatment performed on an outpatient program with three sessions per week for two mo.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2329-9096.1000295