Comparative Evaluation of Intra articular autologus platelet rich plasma versus botulinum toxin type A for relief of knee pain due to early osteoarthritis

Dr. Nimisha Verma; Dr. Vinoth Kumar SP

Volume : VII, Issue : XII, December - 2018

Comparative Evaluation of Intra articular autologus platelet rich plasma versus botulinum toxin type A for relief of knee pain due to early osteoarthritis

Dr. Nimisha Verma, Dr. Vinoth Kumar Sp

Abstract :

Knee osteoarthritis is a common ailment in the age group above 45 years. Varios surgical and non surgical methods have been tried to relieve the pain and disability of OA knee, the joint which is most commonly affected. This study aims to study the pain relieving effects of a single intra articular injection of autologus platelet rich plasma as compared to botulinum toxin type A. Thirty patients of ages from 40 to 70 years, of either sex who were diagnosed with osteoarthritis of knee joint based on X- ray and clinical examination, were included in the study. Both the groups received a single injection of either autologus platelet rich plasma or botulinum toxin type A. All patients were followed for a period of 6 months and the results were analyzed statistically. We found that there was statistically significant pain relief in both thee groups form the baseline value that persisted upto six months post treatment(p<0.001). The oxford knee score was less in PRP group as compared to Botox group at six months and more patients in the PRP group were satisfied with the treatment. Hence, we can conclude that PRP is a better intra articular treatment option than botox for knee joint pain due to osteo arthritis.