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Knee OA treated with chondroitin sulfate: cartilage volume is not associated with symptoms
August 2013
Knee OA treated with chondroitin sulfate: cartilage volume is not associated with symptoms
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Effect of 12 months treatment with chondroitin sulfate on cartilage volume in knee osteoarthritis patients: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot study using MRI
Clin Rheumatol. 2012 Sep;31(9):1347-57. doi: 10.1007/s10067-012-2022-4. Epub 2012 Jun 23Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
48 patients with knee osteoarthritis were randomized to receive treatment with Structum (chondroitin sulfate) or a placebo. Over 48 weeks, the Structum group demonstrated an increase in total cartilage volume, whereas the control group demonstrated a decrease. However, this difference was not statistically significant. At 4 weeks, scores for pain, while in motion, were significantly lower in the S...
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