Objective To investigate the effectiveness of the use of the QMD Helios Laser device in association with standard rehabilitation therapy in reducing inflammatory symptoms in patients following total knee replacement. Design Randomized controlled trial. Setting Rehabilitation structure, inpatient Main outcome measures Pain subscale of the WOMAC and Lequesne's Algo-Functional Index (LIKERT scale), knee circumference (measured at the middle line of the knee joint space) and knee flexion /extension range of motion by goniometer.
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Change in Womac Pain subscale
Timeframe: Before treatment (admission) and after treatment (3 weeks after admission)
Change in knee circumference
Timeframe: Before treatment (admission) and after treatment (3 weeks after admission)
Change in Lequesne's algo Functional Index
Timeframe: Before treatment (admission) and after treatment (3 weeks after admission)