CompletedPhase 4

Functional and Clinical Outcomes of Hyaluronic Acid and Steroid Injections in Bilateral Knee Osteoarthritis

Bosnia and Herzegovina65 participantsStarted 2023-01-01

Plain-language summary

The aim of this study is to compare functional and clinical outcomes of intraarticular injections of hyaluronic acid and steroids in patients with bilateral knee osteoarthritis. We will compare clinical and functional outcomes for each knee separately after week 6, month 3, month 6, and one year after the intervention.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * bilateral knee pain * same grade of osteoarthritis in both knees * Kellgren-Lawrence grade 2 or 3 of knee osteoarthritis * fully completed all follow-up examinations Exclusion Criteria: * unilateral knee osteoarthritis * different grade of osteoarthritis between knees based on Kellgren-Lawrence scale * positive history of previous knee interventions (injections, surgery) * positive history of additional knee injuries (meniscus, ligament...)