Efficacy and safety of single injection of cross-linked sodium hyaluronate vs. three injections of high molecular weight sodium hyaluronate for osteoarthritis of the knee: a double-blind, randomized, multi-center, non-inferiority study

Abstract Background This randomized, double-blind, multi-center, non-inferiority trial was conducted to assess the efficacy and safety of a cross-linked hyaluronate (XLHA, single injection form) compared with a linear high molecular hyaluronate (HMWHA, thrice injection form) in patients with symptom...

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Main Authors: Chul-Won Ha, Yong-Beom Park, Chong-Hyuk Choi, Hee-Soo Kyung, Ju-Hong Lee, Jae Doo Yoo, Ju-Hyung Yoo, Choong-Hyeok Choi, Chang-Wan Kim, Hee-Chun Kim, Kwang-Jun Oh, Seong-Il Bin, Myung Chul Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-05-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-017-1591-4