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Intra-Articular Injections of Hyaluronic Acid Vs Plasma Rich in Growth Factors for Knee OA

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April 2025

Intra-Articular Injections of Hyaluronic Acid Vs Plasma Rich in Growth Factors for Knee OA

Vol: 307| Issue: 4| Number:40| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1

Intra-articular injections of hyaluronic acid versus plasma rich in growth factors (PRGF) for knee osteoarthritis: a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials : A meta-analysis.

Orthopadie (Heidelb) . 2025 Mar;54(3):218-226.

Contributing Authors:
F Migliorini N Maffulli G Pipino M Jeyaraman S Ramasubramanian N Jeyaraman

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Synopsis

Four hundred thirty-two patients with knee osteoarthritis were randomized to receive intra-articular PRGF injections (n=250) or hyaluronic acid injections (n=182). The primary outcome of interest was the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC), including its subscales for pain, stiffness, and function. Outcomes were assessed at 4–6 months follow-up. Overall, the resu...

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