Sunayana Ghosh Dostider
Background: Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint condition that is largely caused by wear and tear and the progressive loss of articular cartilage. Clinical signs include knee discomfort that worsens with movement, stiffness, oedema, and crepitus. Russian current is a modulated medium-frequency sinusoidal alternating current that is used to alleviate pain and increase muscular strength.
Case Presentation: The patient was a 55-year-old female who had been diagnosed with bilateral grade III OA after experiencing discomfort during exercise and swelling on the medial side of both knees for 8 months. The outcome measurements were the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) for pain and the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC) for function. The patient got Russian current six times per week for four weeks, combined with conservative knee exercises.
Result: The patient's NPRS improved from 8 to 3 points and 7 to 3 points on the right and left knees, respectively. After completing the physiotherapy program, the right knee's WOMAC score decreased by 61 points, while the left knee's score decreased by 45 points.
Conclusion: The patient's pain and function improved significantly. So, Russian current combined with conservative knee exercises may be a viable therapeutic option for osteoarthritis.
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