AANA19 Hip Access Pass-A Double-Blind, Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Platelet-Rich Plasma versus Hyaluronic Acid for Early Osteoarthritis of the Hip Joint-Dr. Matthew J. Kraeutler, M.D.

A Double-Blind, Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Platelet-Rich Plasma versus Hyaluronic Acid for Early Osteoarthritis of the Hip Joint-Dr. Matthew J. Kraeutler, M.D.

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This video summarizes the findings of a study comparing the efficacy of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and hyaluronic acid (HA) intra-articular injections for patients with early hip osteoarthritis (OA). The study was a prospective double-blind, randomized controlled trial involving 30 patients with a mean age of 53 years. Patients in both groups received three injections at one-week intervals. Results showed that significantly more patients who received HA injections underwent hip replacement or resurfacing surgery compared to those in the PRP group. The PRP group also demonstrated significant improvements in the WOMAC scores and hip range of motion compared to the HA group. Further research is needed to understand the effectiveness of HA injections in early hip OA.

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Concurrent Scientific Session VI: Paper Presentations - Hip 5.3.2019

Keywords

platelet-rich plasma

hyaluronic acid

intra-articular injections

hip osteoarthritis

efficacy