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Comparative Analysis of the Effects of Functional Magnetic Stimulation and Interferential Current on Pain Control in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis.

Ena Gogić, Edina Tanović, Damir Čelik, Alen Džubur, Nadina Kurtanović, Amela Džubur, Aldijana Kadrić, Dževad Vrabac, Amir Merdović

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Ena GogićClinic for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Clinical Center University of Sarajevo, Sarajevo, BIH.
Edina TanovićClinic for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Clinical Center University of Sarajevo, Sarajevo, BIH.
Damir ČelikClinic for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Clinical Center University of Sarajevo, Sarajevo, BIH.
Alen DžuburClinic for Heart, Blood Vessels and Rheumatic Disease, Clinical Center University of Sarajevo, Sarajevo, BIH.
Nadina KurtanovićDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Health Institution Spa Gata Bihać, Bihać, BIH.
Amela DžuburDepartment of Social Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sarajevo, Sarajevo, BIH.
Aldijana KadrićClinic for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Clinical Center University of Sarajevo, Sarajevo, BIH.
Dževad VrabacClinic for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Clinical Center University of Sarajevo, Sarajevo, BIH.
Amir MerdovićClinic for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Clinical Center University of Sarajevo, Sarajevo, BIH.

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Abstract

objectiveThe objective of this study is to compare the analgesic effects of functional magnetic stimulation (FMS) and interferential current therapy (IFC) in patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA) before and after treatment.

methodsThis prospective pilot study included 30 patients with KOA, who were randomly assigned to two groups: FMS (n = 15) and IFC (n = 15). Both groups received 20 treatment sessions over four weeks. Pain intensity was assessed using the visual analog scale (VAS) pre- and post-treatment. Non-parametric statistical tests were applied due to the small sample size and non-normal distribution of the data.

resultsIn the FMS group, the median VAS score decreased significantly from pre-intervention (Me = 7.0; IQR, 5.0-7.0) to post-intervention (Me = 2.0; IQR, 1.0-2.0), with z = -3.43, p < 0.001. In the IFC group, there was also a significant decrease in the median VAS score from pre-intervention (Me = 7.0; IQR, 5.5-8.0) to post-intervention (Me = 5.0; IQR, 4.0-6.0), z = -3.47, p < 0.001. The Mann-Whitney U test demonstrated a statistically significant difference; the median ΔVAS was significantly higher in the FMS group (Me = 4; IQR, 3.5-6.0) than in the IFC group (Me = 2; IQR, 1.0-2.0) (U = 45, Z = -4.576, p < 0.001).

conclusionFMS may be a more effective non-invasive treatment option for pain reduction in patients with KOA compared with IFC.

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functional magnetic stimulationinterferential current therapyknee osteoarthritispain managementphysical therapyvisual analog scale

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PMCPMC13012572

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