Clinical efficacy of different therapeutic options for knee osteoarthritis: A network meta-analysis based on randomized clinical trials

The findings suggest that knee brace may be the most recommended therapeutic option for the knee osteoarthritis, followed by hydrotherapy and exercise.

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PLoS ONE
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2025-06-18
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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0324864
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5
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Laser Applications in Dentistry and Medicine
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Clinical efficacy of different therapeutic options for knee osteoarthritis: A network meta-analysis based on randomized clinical trials

Xiao Chen, Yuanhe Fan, Hongliang Tu, Yuan Luo
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PLoS ONE
Laser Applications in Dentistry and Medicine
6.80
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Clinical efficacy of different therapeutic options for knee osteoarthritis: A network meta-analysis based on randomized clinical trials

Xiao Chen, Yuanhe Fan, Hongliang Tu, Yuan Luo
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The findings suggest that knee brace may be the most recommended therapeutic option for the knee osteoarthritis, followed by hydrotherapy and exercise.

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Neijiang Normal University (CN)
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Laser Applications in Dentistry and Medicine
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