Case Series: Knee Osteoarthritis Treatment with coMra Therapy

Research Details

• Year: 2014
• Participants from four different countries

Study Design

• Focus: Benefits of 980 nm Delta laser for knee osteoarthritis
• Participants: 7 males, 5 females
• Average age: 60 years (range 45-80)
• Condition: Osteoarthritis (mostly advanced stages)

Exclusion Criteria

• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Congenital deformities (e.g., Perthes disease)
• Previous hip or knee joint replacements
• Severe heart failure
• Neurological diseases

Treatment Protocol

• Device: 980 nm Delta laser
• Frequency: Once daily for 3 months
• Treatments: Traumatology 10 and Universal 3

Outcome Measures

1. Overall assessment of healing process
2. Daily record of maximum pain levels
3. Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS)

• Symptoms
• Pain
• Functioning in daily life
• Sports
• Overall quality of life

Results

Overall Improvement

• Majority reported significant improvement

Pain Reduction

• 6 participants: Strong, statistically significant improvement
• 5 participants: Some improvement (not statistically significant)
• 1 participant: Reported worsening (but improved in other parameters)

Quality of Life

• 6 participants: Clear, significant improvement
• 1 participant (18-year-old with grade 5 osteoarthritis): No changes reported

Case Highlight

• 60-year-old participant showed immediate improvement in pain, with sustained trend over 3 months

Conclusions

1. Good results with 980 nm Delta laser applied once daily
2. Potential for improvement:

• Increase treatment frequency (2+ times daily)
• Use 905 nm Delta laser for more advanced stages
• Comprehensive systemic support for related health conditions

3. Need for holistic approach:

• Physical exercise
• Diet modifications
• Addressing emotional roots of chronic diseases

This case series demonstrates the potential effectiveness of coMra therapy in treating knee osteoarthritis, with notable improvements in pain and quality of life for most participants. The researchers suggest areas for further optimization of the treatment protocol and emphasize the importance of a holistic approach to treatment.