Is platelet-rich plasma effective for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis? A systematic review and meta-analysis of level 1 and 2 randomized controlled trials

ConclusionThe results of this systematic review and meta-analysis suggest that PRP is superior to HA for symptomatic knee pain at 6 and 12 months. ACP appears to be clearly superior over HA for pain at both 6 and 12 months. There were no advantages of PRP over HA for clinical outcomes at both 6 and 12 months.Level of evidenceLevel 2; systematic review and meta-analysis.

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Source: European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology - February 13, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research