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Similar, modest effect on pain & function with hyaluronic acid & corticosteroid injection
February 2016
Similar, modest effect on pain & function with hyaluronic acid & corticosteroid injection
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Corticosteroid compared with hyaluronic acid injections for the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee. A prospective, randomized trial
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2003 Jul;85-A(7):1197-203Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
100 patients were randomized to evaluate the comparative efficacy of hyaluronic acid and corticosteroid injections in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis. Follow-up was conducted over 6 months. Results indicated that there was no difference between groups in terms of pain relief and improvement in function. Men appeared to have a better response than women to both treatments.
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