Resort treatment for gonarthrosis with «Tonus» gel by Balneomed (Russia)

The aim of the research is to study the effectiveness of using «Tonus» gel by Balneomed (Russia) in the resort treatment of patients with gonarthrosis. Material and methods. Under the conditions of «Metallurg» Sanatorium (Essentuki), 65 patients with gonarthrosis at the age of 40 to 65 years old underwent resort treatment. By simple randomization, 2 groups were formed: in the comparison group, the patients had treatment in accordance with the federal clinical guidelines; in the main group, «Tonus» gel by Balneomed (Russia) was additionally included in the form of ultraphonophoresis and applications. The efficiency control was performed using tables of clinical symptoms by S. P. Mironov, pain scores were assessed according to the Lequesne index, and quality of life — according to the European Quality of Life Questionnaire (EQ-5D). Results. After the resort treatment, there was a more significant positive dynamics in the main group (p < 0.05): the Lequesne index decreased by 2.1 times (p < 0.01), compared to 1.8 times (p < 0.01) in the comparison group; according to the EQ-5D questionnaire, in 10‑12 months after the treatment, the quality of life improved on average in 62.4 % of patients in the main group and in 53.2 % in the comparison group. Conclusion. The analysis of the obtained data indicates an increase in the effectiveness of treatment of patients with gonarthrosis using ultraphonophoresis with «Tonus» gel by Balneomed.