Epidemiological Analysis of Knee Osteoarthritis in Military Personnel and the Prospects of High-Frequency Ultrasound Diagnosis and Low-Frequency Pulsed Ultrasound Therapy
Abstract：Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a chronic degenerative disease, characterized primarily by degenerative changes in structures such as subchondral bone and synovium, leading to narrowing of the joint space, synovial inflammation, cartilage damage, and formation of osteophytes [1-2]. KOA is prevalent among active-duty and retired military personnel, mainly due to the high-intensity activities and demands characteristic of this unique population [3-4]. Military personnel have strict training requirements, often necessitating training in extreme environments (such as high altitude, cold, etc.) beyond normal physiological limits. It is precisely these high-impact activities that increase the pressure and injury risk on the knee joints.
Keywords：Military personnelKnee osteoarthritisEpidemiological factorsUltrasound examinationExtracorporeal shock wave therapy
Publication Date：2025-04-28
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：5( 361-364,封3 )