Effectiveness of intraarticular hyaluronic acid (Hyalart) with regard to the changes in the parameters maximal isokinetic muscle strength, total work, pain at rest, and pain under toad
Measuring isokinetic force in patients with gonarthrosis before and after hyaluronic acid therapy
Article specifications
This clinical study was published in 2001 in Journal of Z Orthop Ihre Grenzgeb. (IF2001: 0.21) by German specialists. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of intraarticular injected hyaluronic acid (Hyalart) with regard to the changes in the parameters maximal isokinetic muscle strength, total work, pain at rest, and pain under toad.
Results
The intraarticular injection of hyaluronic acid is effective and safe in the treatment of patients with gonarthrosis. The treatment resulted in a functional improvement of the knee joint and had a good pain lowering effect in patients suffering from gonarthrosis.