Abstract
Knee joint distraction compared with high tibial osteotomy: A randomized controlled trial.
Highlights
J.A. van der Woude y, R.J. van Heerwaarden z, S
Utrecht, Netherlands; z Sint Maartenskliniek, Woerden, Conclusions: Six weeks of Knee joint distraction (KJD) does not lead to a clinical relevant difference in outcome compared with high tibial osteotomy (HTO) after 1-year
KJD is an alternative option in patients less suitable for HTO
Summary
J.A. van der Woude y, R.J. van Heerwaarden z, S. Abstracts / Osteoarthritis and Cartilage 23 (2015) A82eA416 for quartiles 1 vs 4), and by WOMAC index (-17.9, -15.7, -13.1, -5.6, p1⁄40.03 for 1 vs 4), despite similar baseline pain scores for each quartile. Conclusions: In our preliminary data far, patients reporting more relief 2 months after HA injection were younger and had lower BMIs and less severe radiographic arthritis, while the use of ultrasound guidance and selection of drug administered over multiple weeks associated with improved outcomes.
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