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Four of 5 KOOS scores favoured after 6 months with PRP versus corticosteroid in knee OA treatment
May 2019
Four of 5 KOOS scores favoured after 6 months with PRP versus corticosteroid in knee OA treatment
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Effect of single injection of platelet-rich plasma in comparison with corticosteroid on knee osteoarthritis: a double-blind randomized clinical trial
J Sports Med Phys Fitness. 2016 Jul-Aug;56(7-8):901-8Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
41 patients including 48 knees with Kellgren-Lawrence grade II-III osteoarthritis were randomized to intraarticular injection therapy with either platelet-rich plasma or corticosteroid (methylprednisolone acetate 40mg). Patients were assessed for outcome on the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS), pain on a visual analog scale, performance on a 20-metre walk test, knee range of mot...
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