Compare platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and hyaluronic acid (HA) in patients with knee osteoarthritis

Meta-analysis Comparing Platelet-Rich Plasma Vs Hyaluronic Acid Injection in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis

Article specifications

This Randomized controlled trial was published in 2019 in journal of Pain Medicine (IF2018: 2.782) by Chinese orthopedics. The purpose of this meta-analysis was to compare platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and hyaluronic acid (HA) in patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA).

 

Results

In terms of long-term pain relief and functional improvement, PRP injections might be more effective than HA injections as a treatment for KOA. The optimal dosage, the timing interval and frequency of injections, and the ideal treatment for different stages of KOA remain areas of concern for future investigations.