Summary
Prospective randomized data show significantly improved pain and function at 6 months for patients with osteoarthritis treated by intra-articular injections with either hyaluronic acid or platelet-rich plasma. Use of platelet-rich plasma may be more beneficial to treat active patients based on significant improvement in the International Knee Documentation Committee score.
- osteoarthritis
- hyaluronic acid
- platelet-rich plasma
- International Knee Documentation Committee
- visual analog scale
- Lysholm knee scale
- pain management
- orthopedic procedures
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Intra-articular Injection With PRP May Benefit Active Patients With OA
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