J 2015

Effects of high-intensity laser on gonarthrosis

ŠIFTA, Petr and Denis DANILOV

Basic information

Original name

Effects of high-intensity laser on gonarthrosis

Authors

ŠIFTA, Petr (203 Czech Republic, guarantor, belonging to the institution) and Denis DANILOV (203 Czech Republic)

Edition

Energy for Health, 2015, 2281-3268

Other information

Language

English

Type of outcome

Article in a journal

Field of Study

Biotechnology and bionics

Country of publisher

Italy

Confidentiality degree

is not subject to a state or trade secret

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RIV identification code

RIV/46747885:24510/15:#0001231

Organization

Faculty of Science, Humanities and Education – Technical University of Liberec – Repository

Keywords in English

high-intensity laser; laser therapy; gonarthrosis
Changed: 7/1/2016 08:27, Petr Šifta

Abstract

V originále

Osteoarthrosis of the knee joint, which is also called gonarthrosis, can be classified as primary and secondary. The primary role in primary gonarthrosis is played by heredity, systemic factors, local mechanic problems and chronic overloading; in secondary gonarthrosis, the primary role is played by post-traumatic and post-inflammatory conditions, and, more rarely, conditions following septic arthritis. The aim of this study was to verify the effectiveness of high intensity laser therapy (HILT) administered by a high-power Nd:YAG laser (HIRO 3.0), in alleviating pain and increasing the range of motion in the affected joint of patients suffering from arthrosis of the knee joint of higher grades. The study comprised 50 patients with diagnosed grade II to III arthrosis. WOMAC questionnaire was applied to evaluate the effect of laser therapy.