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Effects of hyalectin versus placebo injections on effusion, pain, and function in knee OA

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January 2016

Effects of hyalectin versus placebo injections on effusion, pain, and function in knee OA

Vol: 5| Issue: 1| Number:42| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

High molecular weight sodium hyaluronate (hyalectin) in osteoarthritis of the knee: a 1 year placebo-controlled trial

Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 1993 Apr;1(2):97-103.

Contributing Authors:
M Dougados M Nguyen V Listrat B Amor

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110 patients with knee osteoarthritis and effusion were randomized to receive either 4 weekly intra-articular injections of hyalectin, or 4 weekly injections of saline solution. The purpose of the study was to determine the efficacy of hyalectin treatment in terms of effusion reduction, pain, and function, and to identify any safety risks, up to one year after treatment. The primary outcome of int...

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