International Journal of Orthopaedics Sciences

A comparative study between role of platelet rich plasma (PRP) and corticosteroid injection in the treatment of osteoarthritis knee

2021, Volume 7 Issue 1

A comparative study between role of platelet rich plasma (PRP) and corticosteroid injection in the treatment of osteoarthritis knee

Author(s): Dr. Anand Kumar, Dr. Nand Kumar and Dr. Ashutosh Kumar
Abstract: Background: Osteoarthritis is the most prevalent type of arthritis, which significantly impacts the patient’s mobility and quality of life. Pharmacological treatments for osteoarthritis, such as corticosteroids, produce an immediate reduction of the patient’s pain as well as an improvement in the patient’s mobility and quality of life, but with a limited long-term efficacy. In this context, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) infiltrations represent a therapeutic tool due to its trophic properties and its ability to control inflammatory processes. Evidence on the effect of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in treating osteoarthritis (OA) is insufficient. Therefore, the present study compares the effects of a one-time injection of PRP and corticosteroid (CS).
Methods: In the present randomized double blind clinical trial, the participants who suffered from knee osteoarthritis (Grades II/III), were randomly divided into two groups: intra articular injection of PRP and CS. Knee injury and osteoarthritis outcome score (KOOS), the 20-Meter-Walk Test (20MW), active and passive ranges of motions (ROM), flexion contracture, and pain intensity based on Visual Analog Scale (VAS) were assessed before, 2-months, and 6- months after interventions.
Results: Result evaluated based onactive and passive ranges of motions (ROM), flexion contracture, and pain intensity based on Visual Analog Scale (VAS) were assessed before, 2- months, and 6-months after interventions.
Conclusions: Our study demonstrated that one shot of PRP injection, decreased joint pain more and longer-term, alleviated the symptoms, and enhanced the activity of daily living and quality of life in short-term duration in comparison with CS.
Pages: 263-267  |  710 Views  140 Downloads
How to cite this article:
Dr. Anand Kumar, Dr. Nand Kumar, Dr. Ashutosh Kumar. A comparative study between role of platelet rich plasma (PRP) and corticosteroid injection in the treatment of osteoarthritis knee. Int J Orthop Sci 2021;7(1):263-267. DOI: 10.22271/ortho.2021.v7.i1e.2494
 
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