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Knee OA symptoms better improved with hyaluronic acid treatment vs. 6-methylprednisolone
February 2016
Knee OA symptoms better improved with hyaluronic acid treatment vs. 6-methylprednisolone
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Hyaluronic Acid Versus Methylprednisolone Intra-Articularly Injected for the Treatment of Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Current Therapeutic Research. 1991 Nov;50(5):691-99Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
90 patients with knee osteoarthritis were included in this trial and randomized to receive either sodium hyaluronate (NaHA) or 6-methylprednisolone acetate (6-MPA) as treatment. The study was conducted in order to compare efficacy and tolerability of the two drugs in knee OA. While pain, joint flexion, and duration of morning stiffness outcomes significantly favoured HA treatment, analgesic consum...
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