Trigger Point Electrical Dry Needling with Different Waveforms Plus Intra-Articular Corticosteroid for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial.

J Pain Res · 2026 · PMC13118705 · PMID 42051751

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2 , 3 Globally, KOA represents an important and growing public health problem, with both prevalence and disability burden showing an increasing trend. 4 As the disease progresses, KOA may lead to marked functional impairment and increase the likelihood of joint replacement, thereby further exacerbating the socioeconomic burden on healthcare systems.

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