Efficacy of hyaluronic acid after knee arthroscopy: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract

Hyaluronic acid might be beneficial for patients afte knee arthroscopy. However, the results remain con troversial. A systematic review and meta-analysis wa conducted to explore the efficacy of hyaluronic acid fol lowing knee arthroscopy. Randomized controlled trial assessing the effect of hyaluronic acid in knee arthros copy were included. Compared with control interven tion after knee arthroscopy, hyaluronic acid treatmen was found to significantly improve Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index scores and decrease pain on motion, but had no substantial influ ence on pain scores at 2, 6 and 12 weeks after kne arthroscopy.