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Short-term results of Hylan G-F 20 versus triamcinolone acetonide for knee osteoarthritis
November 2016
Short-term results of Hylan G-F 20 versus triamcinolone acetonide for knee osteoarthritis
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Intra-Articular, Single-Shot Hylan G-F 20 Hyaluronic Acid Injection Compared with Corticosteroid in Knee Osteoarthritis: A Double-Blind, Randomized Controlled Trial
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2016 Jun 1;98(11):885-92Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
110 patients with knee osteoarthritis were randomized to a single injection of either hyaluronic acid (Hylan G-F 20) or corticosteroid (triamcinolone acetonide). The purpose of this study was to compare pain scores and results on the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) between the two groups over a 6-month follow-up. Results demonstrated significant differences i...
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