Platelet-Rich Plasma Combined With Hyaluronic Acid Improves Pain and Function Compared With Hyaluronic Acid Alone in Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Title | Platelet-Rich Plasma Combined With Hyaluronic Acid Improves Pain and Function Compared With Hyaluronic Acid Alone in Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2021 |
Authors | Karasavvidis, T., Totlis T., Gilat R., & Cole B. J. |
Journal | Arthroscopy |
Volume | 37 |
Issue | 4 |
Pagination | 1277-1287.e1 |
Date Published | 2021 Apr |
ISSN | 1526-3231 |
Keywords | Adult, Aged, Female, Humans, Hyaluronic Acid, Injections, Intra-Articular, Male, Middle Aged, Osteoarthritis, Knee, Pain, Pain Measurement, Platelet-Rich Plasma, Treatment Outcome, Visual Analog Scale, Young Adult |
Abstract | PURPOSE: To evaluate the efficacy of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) combined with hyaluronic acid (HA) injections versus HA injections alone for the management of knee osteoarthritis (OA). |
DOI | 10.1016/j.arthro.2020.11.052 |
Alternate Journal | Arthroscopy |
PubMed ID | 33278533 |