Physical therapy vs. glucocorticoid injection in patients with meniscal tears and knee osteoarthritis: a multi-center, randomized, controlled trial

Table 3 Comparison of efficacy 1 year after treatment^a

Physical therapy group, no./total		Glucocorticoid injection
Grade	no. (%)	Group, no./total no. (%)	P values
Excellent	83/133 (62)	51/140 (36)	< 0.001
Good	24/133 (18)	22/140 (16)	< 0.001
Medium	13/133 (10)	26/140 (19)	< 0.001
Poor health	13/133 (10)	41/140 (29)	< 0.001

^aAll 273 patients were included in the analyses. The total effective rate was calculated as the basic disappearance of knee pain symptoms and a reduction in the pain score (VAS) of at least 30%

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