
Osteoarthritis
Efficacy of Hydros HA, with and without corticosteroid, vs. Synvisc for knee OA
BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2015 Mar 18;16:5798 patients with knee osteoarthritis were randomized to an intra-articular injection of Hydros hyaluronic acid, Hydros plus 10mg triamcinolone acetonide (Hydros-TA), or Synvisc-One hyaluronic acid. The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of Hydros hyaluronic acid, with or without the addition of corticosteroid, to Synvisc-One for patient-reported pain and functional improvement after 2, 6, 13, and 26 weeks using the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC). Results demonstrated no significant differences between the Hydros and Synvisc-One groups, or Hydros-TA and Synvisc-One groups, for the reduction in WOMAC Pain, Stiffness, of Function subscores at any time point.
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