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HMW HA versus LMW HA versus physical therapy in treatment of patients with knee osteoarthritis
April 2019
HMW HA versus LMW HA versus physical therapy in treatment of patients with knee osteoarthritis
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:N/A
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
A comparison of two different intra-articular hyaluronan drugs and physical therapy in the management of knee osteoarthritis.
Rheumatol Int. 2006 Aug;26(10):873-8Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
82 patients, 40-80 years of age, with knee osteoarthritis were randomized to treatment with either hyaluronic acid injections or a physical therapy program. Patients allocated to hyaluronic acid injections were administered either high-molecular-weight HA (Hylan G-F20) or low-molecular-weight HA (Orthovisc). Results demonstrated significant within-group improvement with Hylan G-F20 for pain and fu...
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