EFFICACY OF VALGUS BRACE IN MEDIAL COMPARTMENT KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS- A COMPARATIVE STUDY

Manish Bhawatkar; Amitabh Dwivedi

Volume : VII, Issue : XI, November - 2018

EFFICACY OF VALGUS BRACE IN MEDIAL COMPARTMENT KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS- A COMPARATIVE STUDY

Manish Bhawatkar, Amitabh Dwivedi

Abstract :

Abstract:– In this study to see the effectiveness of valgus ace in relieving the symptoms of pain & stability , A sample of 30 subjects were divided into two equal groups . The groups were divided into

A) Control Group which received Conventional Occupational Therapy program and,

B) Experimental group which received valgus ace with Conventional Occupational Therapy program.

The two groups were evaluated on the Lysholms Knee Scoring Scale, pain component, weight beå on affected extremity and muscle strength. Readings of Lysholms scale, weight beå on affected extremity and muscle strength were taken at the initial and final evaluation. Readings for pain component was taken at initial, mid and final follow–up and data were compared.

The study revealed that valgus ace with Conventional Occupational Therapy program both in combination ings better relief in pain and functional stability to the subjects of mild to moderate medial OA knee of the experimental groups. Valgus knee aces are used to decrease the load on the medial tibiofemoral joint by correcting the varus knee alignment in individuals with medial knee OA by applying three–point forces to the affected knee.