
Assessing efficacy of an autologous protein solution injection versus saline for knee osteoarthritis

Assessing efficacy of an autologous protein solution injection versus saline for knee osteoarthritis
Clinical Outcomes of Knee Osteoarthritis Treated With an Autologous Protein Solution Injection: A 1-Year Pilot Double-Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial
Am J Sports Med. 2018 Jan;46(1):171-180.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
46 patients with Kellgren-Lawrence grade II-III knee osteoarthritis were randomized in a 2:1 fashion to intraarticular injection of either the Autologous Protein Solution blood product (nSTRIDE APS; Biomet Zimmer) or placebo saline. Patients were assessed for clinical measures and imaging results over a 12-month follow-up. For pain, the WOMAC pain score demonstrated favourable improvement in the A...
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