Assessment and Comparison of Efficacy of Intra-Articular PRP and Corticosteroid in First CMC Joint OA Treatment

Summary

Aim: We aim to determine and compare the efficiency of single dose intra-articular (IA) platelet rich plasma (PRP) and corticosteroid (CS) injections for the treatment of first carpometacarpal joint osteoarthritis (1. CMC OA) on the basis of pain, hand function and pinch strength. Material and Method: Sixty patients meeting the criteria were included in the study. Patients were randomized into Group 1 (PRP group) or Group 2 (CS group). Patients were evaluated by Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Duruoz Hand Index (DHI) and pinch meter for pain and function.

Timeline

Start

2022-02-01

Primary completion

2022-07-30

Completion

2022-07-30

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