
IA-PRP significantly better than HA or corticosteroid injections in function or pain in knee OA

IA-PRP significantly better than HA or corticosteroid injections in function or pain in knee OA
Intra-articular injections of platelet-rich plasma, hyaluronic acid or corticosteroids for knee osteoarthritis : A prospective randomized controlled study
Orthopade. 2019 Mar;48(3):239-247.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
120 patients with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis were randomized to receive intra-articular (IA) injections of platelet rich plasma (PRP), hyaluronic acid (HA) or corticosteroid for the treatment of pain and improvement of function. Outcomes of interest included the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities (WOMAC) Osteoarthritis Index, Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for pain and adverse events. Follo...
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