Compare arthrocentesis plus platelet-rich plasma to arthrocentesis plus hyaluronic acid for the treatment of temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis

Is arthrocentesis plus platelet-rich plasma superior to arthrocentesis plus hyaluronic acid for the treatment of temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis: a randomized clinical trial.

Article specifications

This clinical trial was published in 2016 in Journal of Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg. (IF2012: 1.521) by Turkish specialists. The sample comprised 49 osteoarthritic joints in 31 consecutive patients. Patients were divided randomly into two groups according to the treatment technique applied: the platelet-rich plasma (PRP) group patients underwent initial arthrocentesis plus PRP injection and then four consecutive PRP injections; the hyaluronic acid (HA) group patients underwent one session of arthrocentesis plus HA injection.

 

Result

Arthrocentesis plus PRP injections is not superior to arthrocentesis plus a single HA injection; thus PRP injection should not be considered as the first line treatment. Arthrocentesis plus HA injection would appear to be more acceptable for patients.

Tags: Turkey Clinical trial 2016 J Maxillofac Oral Surg

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