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ISAKOS: PRP reduces pain in knee OA, but has no effect on physical function
May 2013
ISAKOS: PRP reduces pain in knee OA, but has no effect on physical function
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:N/A
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
A randomized clinical trial evaluating plasma rich in growth factors (PRGF-Endoret) versus hyaluronic acid in the short-term treatment of symptomatic knee osteoarthritis
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176 patients were randomized to determine the efficacy of three intra-articular injections of plasma rich in growth factors (PRGF) versus hyaluronic acid (HA) injections in the treatment of symptomatic knee osteoarthritis. Clinical outcome using the Western Ontario McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) was measured over 6 months. The results indicated that a greater percentage of pati...
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