Comparison between hyaluronic acid and corticosteroid injections for knee OA

Clinical Inquiries: How do hyaluronic acid and corticosteroid injections compare for knee OA relief?

Article specifications

This study was published in 2018 in Journal of Family Practice (IF 2015: 1.69) by American specialists. Inconsistent evidence shows a small amount of pain relief early (one week to 3 months) with corticosteroid (CS) injections and an equally small improvement in pain relief and function later (3 to 12 months) with hyaluronic acid (HA) injections.

 

Result

Guidelines state that CS injections can be considered for symptomatic knee osteoarthritis, but that insufficient evidence exists to recommend HA injections.