Hyaluronic acid versus corticosteroid in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis

How to Cite

OrthoEvidence. Hyaluronic acid versus corticosteroid in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis. ACE Report. 2013;2(9):34. Available from: https://myorthoevidene.com/AceReport/Report/5238

Study Type:ACE Review

OE Level Evidence:N/A

Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

Hyaluronic acid versus corticosteroid in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis

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Synopsis

Six ACE Reports were identified from the OrthoEvidence database which compared intra-articular injection(s) of hyaluronic acid to corticosteroid in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee. All of the included studies were randomized controlled trials which reported pain and/or functional outcomes within 6 months of intervention. Pooled analysis of pain on a visual analog scale indicated that p...