Current status and research gaps of neuromodulation in the rehabilitation of knee osteoarthritis: a scoping review

Front Neurol. 2026 Jul 15;17:1845945. doi: 10.3389/fneur.2026.1845945. eCollection 2026. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a highly prevalent degenerative joint disease with a growing global disease burden, yet traditional interventions have limited efficacy. Neuromodulation has emerged as a promising non-pharmacological rehabilitation strategy for KOA, but existing reviews have not systematically synthesized the clinical protocols, efficacy […]