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Platelet-rich plasma improves pain + quality of life in knee osteoarthritis at 6 months
February 2016
Platelet-rich plasma improves pain + quality of life in knee osteoarthritis at 6 months
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Does intra articular platelet rich plasma injection improve function, pain and quality of life in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee? A randomized clinical trial
Orthop Rev (Pavia). 2014 Sep 18;6(3):5405Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
65 patients with knee osteoarthritis were randomized to receive intraarticular platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections with exercise or exercise alone. The purpose of this randomized controlled trial was to determine the effect of PRP injections on pain, function, stiffness, and quality of life 6 months after treatment. The results displayed significantly greater improvements in WOMAC total and pain...
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