This study seeks to demonstrate the influence of pharmacological substances from the SYSADOA group on the progression of osteoarthritis in the human knee. The quantification methods were direct measurement of the rheological properties of the knee joints in vivo and standard WOMAC index questionnaires. The drugs were administered orally to 34 probands with second degree gonarthrosis for 13 week...

Ultrasound examination (ultrasound) of the knee joint left is one main methods diagnosing its diseases and injuries, which are constantly improved thanks to use more accurate diagnostic equipment. Objection. Analyze modern scientific practical information regarding possibilities ultrasound determine pathological changes in tissues, for diagnosis this technique can be used. Methods. Selected ana...

Background Pain in knee osteoarthritis remains the main symptomatology, classically considered as nociceptive. A neuropathic component of this pain has recently been described. The identification which is essential for adequate management. Objectives objective our study to evaluate relationship between prevalence and stages radiographic severity gonarthrosis. Methods This a descriptive cross-se...

Background: Presentation of proximal tibia stress fracture is not infrequent among elderly patients due to their poorbone stock. Optimal management of patients with severe gonarthrosis of the knee and concurrent tibial stress fracture isnot known yet. In this study we report the outcome of primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) using stemmed componentsin elderly patients.Methods: Between 2009 an...