In this study, the investigators aimed to compare the efficacy of %5, %10 and %20 concentration dextrose prolotherapy (DPT) treatments in patients with primary knee osteoarthritis (OA). In this prospective, randomized, controlled, single-blind study, 128 patients who met the inclusion criteria were recruited and divided into four groups. Thirty patients from each group completed the study. %5 DPT was applied to Group 1, %10 to Group 2, and %20 to Group 3 in combination with home exercise program and hotpack therapy. Group 4 was given home exercise program and hotpack therapy. Groups were evaluated with VAS (Visual Analog Scale), WOMAC (Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index), knee ROM (Range of Motion), and Timed up and go test (TUG) parameters. DPT groups were evaluated in terms of side effects.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
128
DPT was applied as a total of 3 sessions at 0, 3 and 6 weeks. In each session, intra-articular 5 ml and periarticular 10 ml dextrose injections were administered to the knee. Periarticular injection was applied to 10 points as 1 ml in each region. The regions were determined as medial and lateral coronary ligaments, proximal and distal medial and lateral collateral ligaments, pes anserinus region, proximal and distal patellar tendon, quadriceps tendon attachment area.
Knee ROM, isometric and isotonic quadriceps strengthening exercises were given as 2 sets of 10 repetitions per day for 12 weeks.
Hotpack treatment was applied for 20 minutes at 0, 3 and 6 weeks.
Ataturk University Faculty of Medicine
Erzurum, Turkey (Türkiye)
Change in Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
VAS is a scale used to evaluate pain severity. Pain severity is evaluated between 0 and 10. A high score indicates a bad result.
Time frame: Pre-intervention, sixth week, twelfth week.
Change in Western Ontario and McMasters Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC)
WOMAC; It consists of three subcategories: pain, stiffness, and physical function difficulty. A score of 20 for pain, 8 for stiffness, 68 for physical function difficulty, and a total of 96 points can be obtained. An increase in the score is interpreted as more pain, stiffness and loss of function.
Time frame: Pre-intervention, sixth week, twelfth week.
Change in Knee Joint Range of Motion
Knee flexion in the prone position and knee extension in the supine position were measured actively and passively with a goniometer.
Time frame: Pre-intervention, sixth week, twelfth week.
Change in The Timed "Up & Go" Test
In this test, balance, walking speed and functional capacity are evaluated. Patients who complete the test in less than 10 seconds are considered independent.
Time frame: Pre-intervention, sixth week, twelfth week.
Change in Short Form 36 (SF-36)
SF-36 used for determining quality of life. It consists of eight sub-parameters such as physical functioning, role physical, mental health, role emotional, bodily pain, social functioning, vitality and general health and a total of 36 questions. Each parameter is scored between 0 and 100. Higher scores mean a better outcome.
Time frame: Pre-intervention, twelfth week.
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