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Hyaluronic acid results in improved knee OA pain symptoms compared to 6-methylprednisolone

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February 2016

Hyaluronic acid results in improved knee OA pain symptoms compared to 6-methylprednisolone

Vol: 5| Issue: 2| Number:46| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

Intra-articular treatment of knee osteoarthritis. A comparative study between hyaluronic acid and 6-methyl prednisolone acetate

Clin Exp Rheumatol. 1991 Jul-Aug;9(4):375-81

Contributing Authors:
G Leardini L Mattara M Franceschini A Perbellini

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40 knee osteoarthritis (OA) patients were randomized to undergo treatment with intra-articular injections of either sodium hyaluronate (NaHA) or 6-methylprednisolone (6-MPH). The purpose of the study was to compare the two interventions in terms of pain, stiffness, function, and tolerability. Although significantly greater benefits were reported for pain outcomes in patients undergoing treatment w...

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