In Vitro and In Vivo Effects of Light Therapy on Cartilage Regeneration for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
12-2021
Publication Title
Cartilage
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To analyze the effects of light therapy (LT) on cartilage repair for knee osteoarthritis (OA) treatment.
DESIGN: The PubMed, Embase, Scopus, and Web of Science databases were searched up to August 31, 2020 to identify
RESULTS: Three
CONCLUSION: The included studies presented different strategies and LT parameters. LT resulted in positive effects on cartilage repair and may be an adequate therapy for OA treatment.
Volume
13
Issue
2 Suppl
First Page
1700S
Last Page
1719S
Recommended Citation
Oliveira S, Andrade R, Hinckel BB, Silva F, Espregueira-Mendes J, Carvalho Ó, Leal A. In Vitro and In Vivo Effects of Light Therapy on Cartilage Regeneration for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review. Cartilage. 2021 Dec;13(2_suppl):1700S-1719S. doi: 10.1177/19476035211007902. Epub 2021 Apr 15. PMID: 33855869; PMCID: PMC8804850.
DOI
10.1177/19476035211007902
ISSN
1947-6043
PubMed ID
33855869