COMPARATIVE EFFECT OF DEXTROSE PROLOTHERAPY AND PLATELET RICH PLASMA THERAPY IN PRIMARY OSTEOARTHRITIS KNEE

Dr. Anjani Kumar; Dr. Sanjay Kumar Pandey; Dr. Sanyal Kumar; Dr. Ashish Srivastava; Dr. Amit Kumar Mallik; Dr. Swati Sinha

Volume : VII, Issue : VI, June - 2018

COMPARATIVE EFFECT OF DEXTROSE PROLOTHERAPY AND PLATELET RICH PLASMA THERAPY IN PRIMARY OSTEOARTHRITIS KNEE

Dr. Anjani Kumar, Dr. Sanjay Kumar Pandey, Dr. Sanyal Kumar, Dr. Ashish Srivastava, Dr. Amit Kumar Mallik, Dr. Swati Sinha

Abstract :

Introduction: PrimaryOsteoarthritis kneemost common degenerative condition in old age group. Osteoarthritis knee produce greater impact on physical activity and quality of life.

Objective& Aim: Evaluate and Compare the effect of Dextrose prolotherapy and Platelet rich plasma therapy on Functional &Clinical outcome.

Methodology: Open label comparative study was performed, wereAge and sex matched, subjects with primary OA kneewere enrolled in this study. Assessment & outcome of Pain and physical performance by VAS & LKI score.

Results: A total of 72 subjects were enrolled. Mean age in Dextrose and PRP Groups were49.94±8.28, 50.17±8.57 respectively.There was a significant improvement over time in VAS & LKI score in both groups at the end of study period.

Conclusion: Result of present study suggested PRP therapy is more effective in reduction in Pain & improvement in physical activity as compared to dextrose prolotharapy.