Treatment of Coxarthrosis with Functional Myoneurostimulation

Abstract

In 19 patients with typical clinical picture of 1-II bilateral coxarthrosis method of functional myoneurostimulation was used as monotherapy. Treatment course consisted of 15 procedures, 30 minutes each. Treatment results were assessed clinically and bimechanically. After treatment the intensity of pain syndrome decreased significantly; strength of muscles surrounding hip joint increased; the limitation of joint movement due to adductive contracture decreased; walk pattern was normalized. As a rule clinical status of patients that was achieved during the treatment lasted for 6 months. After that mentioned positive changes gradually became less pronounced. Repeated courses of stimulation improved physical condition of patients. Authors believe that efficacy of myoneurostimulation is determined by two main factors, i.e. influence of electric current upon articular and periarticular structures (neuro-muscular and ligamentous system, particularly) at movement as well as significant improvement blood circulation in the pathologic region.