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Limited efficacy of intra-articular hyaluronic acid in treatment of knee OA
January 2016
Limited efficacy of intra-articular hyaluronic acid in treatment of knee OA
Study Type:Meta-analysis/Systematic Review
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Intra-articular hyaluronic acid for the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee: systematic review and meta-analysis
CMAJ. 2005 Apr 12;172(8):1039-43Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
22 randomized controlled trials were included in this meta-analysis investigating the efficacy of intra-articular hyaluronic acid injections in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis. Data was extracted from identified studies for outcomes of pain at rest, pain during activity, and functional measures, and pooled at 4 different time intervals: 2-6 weeks, 10-14 weeks, 22-30 weeks, and 44-60 weeks. An...
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