Tag: intra-articular injection

The temporal effect of platelet-rich plasma on pain and physical function in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

This 2017 systematic review and meta-analysis examined the effects of intra-articular platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections on pain and physical function in knee osteoarthritis. Fourteen randomized controlled trials were included. PRP significantly reduced pain and improved physical function at 3, 6, and 12 months compared to control treatments such as saline,

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Choice of intra-articular injection in treatment of knee osteoarthritis: platelet-rich plasma, hyaluronic acid or ozone options

This randomized controlled trial compared the efficacy of intra-articular injections of platelet-rich plasma (PRP), hyaluronic acid (HA), and ozone in treating knee osteoarthritis (OA). The study involved 90 patients who received one of the three treatments and were evaluated for pain, function, and mobility over 12 weeks. Results showed that

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Comparison between intrarticular injection of hyaluronic acid, oxygen ozone, and the combination of both in the treatment of knee osteoarthrosis

This randomized controlled trial compared intra-articular injections of hyaluronic acid (HA), oxygen-ozone (O2O3), and their combination in treating knee osteoarthritis (OA). Seventy patients were randomized into three groups and received weekly injections over five weeks. The study found that the combination of HA and O2O3 provided superior outcomes in reducing

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Comparison of hyaluronic acid and PRP intra-articular injection with combined intra-articular and intraosseous PRP injections to treat patients with knee osteoarthritis

This randomized controlled trial compared the effectiveness of intra-articular platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections, hyaluronic acid (HA) injections, and a combination of intra-articular and intraosseous PRP injections in treating knee osteoarthritis (OA). The study found that the combined PRP treatment resulted in superior outcomes, with significant reductions in pain and improvements

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