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Autologous conditioned plasma more effective than hyaluronic acid in treating gonarthrosis
April 2013
Autologous conditioned plasma more effective than hyaluronic acid in treating gonarthrosis
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Comparison Between Hyaluronic Acid and Platelet-Rich Plasma, Intra-articular Infiltration in the Treatment of Gonarthrosis
Am J Sports Med. 2012 Dec;40(12):2822-7. doi: 10.1177/0363546512461902. Epub 2012 Oct 25Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
120 patients were randomized to compare the clinical response of two different treatments for gonarthrosis. Patients received either platelet-rich plasma (PRP) - more specifically - autologous conditioned plasma (ACP), or hyaluronic acid (HA). 24 weeks after the first injection patients who received ACP displayed significantly better clinical outcomes (assessed through the WOMAC osteoarthritis ind...
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