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PRP and hyaluronic acid improve recovery and pain reduction in talar microfracture surgery

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December 2015

PRP and hyaluronic acid improve recovery and pain reduction in talar microfracture surgery

Vol: 4| Issue: 12| Number:5| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:1

Clinical Effects of Platelet-Rich Plasma and Hyaluronic Acid as an Additional Therapy for Talar Osteochondral Lesions Treated with Microfracture Surgery: A Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial

Foot Ankle Int. 2015 Aug;36(8):891-900.

Contributing Authors:
G Görmeli M Karakaplan CA Görmeli B Sarıkaya N Elmalı Y Ersoy

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Synopsis

40 patients undergoing micro-fracture surgery for osteochondral lesions (OCLs) of the talus were randomized to 1 of 3 injection therapy groups: the platelet-rich plasma (PRP) group, hyaluronic acid (HA) group, or control group, who received a saline injection. The purpose of the study was to observe and compare the effects of PRP and HA on patient pain and recovery. Outcomes included the American ...

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