Observational studyAnnals of medicine2025
Comparative efficacy of platelet-rich plasma injection vs ultrasound-guided hyaluronic acid injection in the rehabilitation of hip osteoarthritis: an observational study.
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- Standalone Intra-Articular Injections for Temporomandibular Joint Disorders: Overview of Meta-Analytic Evidence.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Review
- EUROVISCO Recommendations for the Use of Viscosupplementation with Hyaluronic Acid in the Management of Hip Osteoarthritis.Cartilage · 2026Article
- Videos in short-video sharing platforms as sources of information on osteoarthritis: cross-sectional content analysis study.Frontiers in digital health · 2025Article
- Combined effects of tranexamic acid and platelet-rich plasma in the arthroscopic treatment of femoroacetabular impingement.American journal of translational research · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundIntra-articular platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections have been the subject of extensive study in knee osteoarthritis (OA), yet their effectiveness in hip OA has not been explored.
objectiveTo assess and evaluate the therapeutic effectiveness of autologous PRP and hyaluronic acid (HA) in treating hip OA.
methodsIntra-articular injections were administered to 150 patients with hip osteoarthritis, and the patients were divided into two groups: PRP and HA. The evaluation of clinical outcomes was conducted using the Harris Hip Score (HHS), Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC), and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) at 3, 6, and 12 months. Outcomes were compared using regression analysis, repeated measure ANOVA, and Pearson correlation test.
resultsThe PRP group showed greater improvements in all scores (
conclusionIt has been demonstrated by the findings of this study that pain and joint discomfort may be decreased by the administration of PRP injections, which may aid in the management of hip OA. However, there was no clinical difference between PRP and HA treatments.
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