Synopsis Hip osteoarthritis (OA) is a difficult condition to treat. Often, intra-articular (IA) corticosteroid injections are used to reduce associated pain. However, due to its side effects, the use of corticosteroids is limited in clinical practice. Since there is a need for an alternative treatment, Hylan G-F 20 was evaluated for its efficacy and safety in the treatment of hip OA. This week’s “ MED FACT ” discusses a randomized controlled trial from Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, “ Evaluating the use of intra-articular injections as a treatment for painful hip osteoarthritis: a randomized, double-blind, multicenter, parallel-group study comparing a single 6-mL injection of Hylan G-F 20 with saline ”. 2019 Authors: V.
Brander, N. Skrepnik, R.J. Petrella et. al. Key Takeaways A single 6 ml Hylan G-F 20 injection showed similar effects to saline injection for painful hip OA. Objective:…
