The Role of Hyaluronic Acid for Soft Tissue Indications: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Context

Soft tissue injuries are often treated with injectables such as corticosteroids and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to reduce inflammation and promote healing. There is increasing evidence examining the use of hyaluronic acid (HA) for the management of soft tissue injuries.

Objective

To evaluate the treatment effect and role of HA for available soft tissue indications.

Data sources

A search of PubMed, MEDLINE, EMBASE, and CENTRAL from the inception date of each database through February 24, 2021, was conducted for all randomized controlled trials (RCTs) involving the use of HA for soft tissue indications. Two reviewers independently screened articles for eligibility and extracted data from included studies for analysis. We assessed risk of bias for all included stu

SUBMITTER: Khan M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9808833 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan-Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature