High-intensity laser therapy for knee replacement recovery
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This study tests whether high-intensity laser therapy can help reduce pain and improve movement after knee replacement surgery. Laser therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses focused light to potentially reduce swelling and speed up healing.
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Who can take part
- You are between 50 and 80 years old
- You are having your first total knee replacement for osteoarthritis (wear-and-tear arthritis) on one knee only
- Your knee pain is severe (at least 30 out of 100 on a pain scale)
- You have no previous major surgery or serious injury to the same knee
- You can read, understand, and sign a consent form
- You do not have a pacemaker, bleeding disorder, or epilepsy
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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