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PRP reduces pain in knee osteoarthritis, but has no effect on physical function
May 2013
PRP reduces pain in knee osteoarthritis, but has no effect on physical function
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
A randomized clinical trial evaluating plasma rich in growth factors (PRGF-Endoret) versus hyaluronic acid in the short-term treatment of symptomatic knee osteoarthritis
Arthroscopy. 2012 Aug;28(8):1070-8. doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2012.05.011Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
176 patients were randomized to determine the efficacy of three intra-articular injections of plasma rich in growth factors (PRGF) versus hyaluronic acid (HA) injections in the treatment of symptomatic knee osteoarthritis. Clinical outcome using the Western Ontario McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) was measured over 6 months. The results indicated that a greater percentage of pati...
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