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Erschienen in: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery 7/2023

29.09.2022 | Orthopaedic Surgery

Are leukocyte-poor or multiple injections of platelet-rich plasma more effective than hyaluronic acid for knee osteoarthritis? A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

verfasst von: Jun-Ho Kim, Yong-Beom Park, Chul-Won Ha

Erschienen in: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery | Ausgabe 7/2023

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Abstract

Introduction

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has gained popularity as a treatment option for knee osteoarthritis; however, its efficacy remains controversial. The optimal leukocyte concentration and number of injections have not been well investigated. This study was, therefore, designed to provide clinical evidence on the leukocyte concentration and number of intra-articular injections of PRP via a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs).

Methods

The MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, and Scopus databases were searched and RCTs comparing PRP and hyaluronic acid (HA) for treating knee osteoarthritis were included. Clinical outcomes, including visual analog scale (VAS) score, Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC), and adverse reactions, were evaluated.

Results

A total of 138 studies were screened, of which 21 level 1 RCTs (2086 knees; 1077 PRP and 1009 HA) were included. PRPs showed significant improvement in pain according to the VAS score compared to HA at 6 and 12 months, regardless of leukocyte concentration. Both single and multiple injections of PRP improved pain better than HA at 12 months. Regarding function, both single and multiple injections of leukocyte-poor PRP and leukocyte-rich PRP led to significantly better improvement in total WOMAC score compared with HA at 6 months. There was no significant difference in procedure-related knee pain or swelling between the PRP and HA groups. Leukocyte-rich PRP had a significantly higher odds ratio for procedure-related knee pain or swelling compared to HA (odds ratio, 3.3 [95% confidence interval, 1.1–10.2], P = .037).

Conclusion

Based on evidence from Level 1 studies, intra-articular injection of PRP improves pain and function in patients with knee osteoarthritis for up to 12 months and is superior to HA, regardless of leukocyte concentration or number of injections. The findings of this study support the routine clinical use of intra-articular injections of PRP for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis, regardless of the type and frequency of PRP injection.

Level of evidence

Meta-analysis of level I studies.
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Metadaten
Titel
Are leukocyte-poor or multiple injections of platelet-rich plasma more effective than hyaluronic acid for knee osteoarthritis? A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
verfasst von
Jun-Ho Kim
Yong-Beom Park
Chul-Won Ha
Publikationsdatum
29.09.2022
Verlag
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Erschienen in
Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery / Ausgabe 7/2023
Print ISSN: 0936-8051
Elektronische ISSN: 1434-3916
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00402-022-04637-5

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