Periosteal Electrical Dry Needling in Knee Osteoarthritis

Effects Of Periosteal Electrical Dry Needling In Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis

To determine the effect of periosteal electrical dry needling as an adjuvant to MWM in knee osteoarthritis for pain management, for improvement in functional activities and for ROM (Range Of Motion)

Periosteal stimulation therapy (PST) or periosteal electroacupuncture applies direct electrical stimulation of the periosteum and its associated nerves using parsimoniously applied acupuncture needles over bony prominences. It is an aggressive local treatment for deep pain problems such as OA (osteoarthritis ) .

Mobilization with movement (MWM) is a manual therapy technique that is used most frequently for the management of musculoskeletal conditions. In this technique, the physiological movement is performed in a pain-free manner with accessory glides being applied in the direction towards the opposite of the previously painful movement to have the greatest improvement MWMs has shown promising various therapeutic benefits such as reduction of pain and improved range of motion. Previous evidence has shown the effectiveness of MWM on pain reduction and functional improvement in patients with knee OA.

The rationale for the use of PST in comparison with MWM techniques is to determine the effectiveness of periosteal electrical dry needling for the common use intervention for knee osteoarthritis.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Age group >40,
2. Patient who met American college of Rheumatology criteria of Osteoarthritis,
3. Chronic knee pain > 3 months,
4. Morning stiffness <30 mins,
5. Crepitation
6. Bony tenderness

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Diagnosed Meniscal injury or Ligamentous injury,
2. History of Intraarticular injection in last 3 months,
3. generalized low back related leg pain,
4. Patients with fear of needles,
5. Patients administered with corticosteroids or receiving any other invasive treatment such as PRP, Stem cell therapy, Ozone therapy
6. History of any surgery of lower extremity in last 6 months
7. Malignancy