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High/low molecular weight HA injection vs. placebo in knee OA
January 2016
High/low molecular weight HA injection vs. placebo in knee OA
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
A prospective randomised controlled clinical trial comparing the efficacy of different molecular weight hyaluronan solutions in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis
Rheumatol Int. 2006 Feb;26(4):325-30Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
78 patients with a confirmed diagnosis of knee osteoarthritis were randomized to receive intra-articular injections of either a hyaluronan product (Orthovisc), a high-molecular-weight hyaluronan product (Synvisc), or placebo, weekly. The purpose of the study was to compare the efficacy of these different formulations of hyaluronic acid. The results of this study indicated improvements in pain, fun...
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