Knee Osteoarthritis Clinical Trial
Official title:
Exploring the Effectiveness of Combined High Frequency Intensive Autologous Platelet Rich Plasma Injection and Genicular Nerve Blocks in Treating Patients With Moderate to Severe Degrees of Knee Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knees is the most common degenerative disorder seen in a
rehabilitation outpatient clinic. It is characterized by structural changes in the articular
cartilage and the surrounding tissues. The understanding of its pathophysiology is still
unclear. Knee OA patients are often troubled with knee pain and functional disturbance.
Several studies have shown that the earlier the injection of autologous platelet rich plasma
(PRP) to treat early stages of knee OA, the better the treatment outcome. However, there are
controversies as to whether PRP injections can also be effective in treating patients with
moderate to severe degrees of knee OA. Synovial fluid (SF) is in contact with the primary
tissues affected by OA (cartilage and synovium). Identifying the SF biomarkers can provide us
with crucial information in monitoring the PRP treatment response.
PRP is blood plasma that is rich in autologous platelets. Platelet releases growth factors
and cytokines that can stimulate the healing of soft tissue structures. However, the amount
of platelets in human blood is not concentrated. Purification and centrifugation procedures
are needed to concentrate these platelets. The human knee cartilage is contained inside the
knee joint and has scarce blood supply. When the cartilage is injured, growth factors can
hardly reach this area to repair the cartilage. Therefore, many studies have suggested early
usage of PRP in treating knee OA. Some studies have stated that the effect of PRP in treating
knee OA is superior to that of hyaluronic acid (HA). Recent studies have recommended the
application of high frequency PRP injections (ex/ intra-articular (IA) PRP injections on a
weekly basis) in treating patients with more severe degrees of knee OA. Prolotherapy using
hyperosmolar dextrose solution has been shown to have some positive effectiveness in treating
patients with knee OA. Higher percentage, such as > 12.5% of dextrose water, may stimulate
cartilage repair. Lower percentage, such as 5% dextrose water, has been documented to play an
essential role in anti-inflammation, and pain reduction.
Our previous study has documented that knee IA PRP injection combined with PRP injection to the pes anserine complex offered better treatment effectiveness as compared with IA PRP alone. In this two-year study, patients with moderate to severe degrees of knee OA will be recruited and divided into 3 groups. The high frequency PRP injection method will be applied (weekly PRP injections for a total of 3 weeks). Group 1 will receive knee IA PRP injections only. Group 2 will receive simultaneous knee IA PRP injections and PRP injections to the pes anserine complex. Group 3 will receive simultaneous knee IA PRP injections and PRP injections to the pes anserine complex, as well as to the genicular nerve blocks using 5% dextrose solution. We hypothesize that patients in group 3 will have better treatment outcomes. The effectiveness will be examined using proteomics, isokinetic measurements and functional scale evaluations. Upon the completion of this study, we will be able to gather adequate scientific evidences as to which injection approach and what PRP injection frequency is a better option in treating patients with moderate to severe degrees of knee OA. ;
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