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PRP improves functional outcomes compared to HA in patients with knee OA
June 2016
PRP improves functional outcomes compared to HA in patients with knee OA
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Short-term outcomes of platelet-rich plasma injection for treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee
Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2016 May;24(5):1665-77. doi: 10.1007/s00167-015-3784-4.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to compare functional outcomes and adverse events in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) versus hyaluronic acid (HA) or placebo. The current meta-analysis included a total of nine randomized controlled trials, seven comparing PRP versus HA and two comparing PRP versus placebo, and calculated pooled estimat...
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