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PRP and hyaluronic acid improve recovery and pain reduction in talar microfracture surgery
December 2015
PRP and hyaluronic acid improve recovery and pain reduction in talar microfracture surgery
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Clinical Effects of Platelet-Rich Plasma and Hyaluronic Acid as an Additional Therapy for Talar Osteochondral Lesions Treated with Microfracture Surgery: A Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial
Foot Ankle Int. 2015 Aug;36(8):891-900.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
40 patients undergoing micro-fracture surgery for osteochondral lesions (OCLs) of the talus were randomized to 1 of 3 injection therapy groups: the platelet-rich plasma (PRP) group, hyaluronic acid (HA) group, or control group, who received a saline injection. The purpose of the study was to observe and compare the effects of PRP and HA on patient pain and recovery. Outcomes included the American ...
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