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Knee OA - The therapeutic trajectory of corticosteroids and hyaluronic acid
March 2017
Knee OA - The therapeutic trajectory of corticosteroids and hyaluronic acid
Study Type:Meta-analysis/Systematic Review
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Therapeutic trajectory of hyaluronic acid versus corticosteroids in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Arthritis Rheum. 2009 Dec 15;61(12):1704-11Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
7 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis comparing conservative treatment methods of intra-articular hyaluronic acid injections and corticosteroid injections. Pain scores were pooled at 2, 4, 8, 12, and 26 weeks post-injection. At early follow-up (2 weeks), treatment with corticosteroid injections resulted in lower pain when compared to treatm...
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