Hyaluronic Acid and Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections in Foot and Ankle Disorders
10.14193/jkfas.2023.27.3.79
- Author:
Gun-Woo LEE
1
;
Joonkyoo KANG
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chonnam National University Hospital, Gwangju, Korea
- Publication Type:Review Article
- From:Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society
2023;27(3):79-86
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Numerous nonoperative treatments have been used to reduce pain and improve the clinical outcomes of patients with foot and ankle disorders. Among these treatments, hyaluronic acid and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections have been used increasingly. This review analyzes the recent literature reporting the efficacy and indications for hyaluronic acid and PRP injections. Hyaluronic acid and PRP can be used safely as adjuncts. Hyaluronic acid injections have shown efficacy and have a promising role as an adjuvant treatment method.In addition, its indication has expanded to various foot and ankle diseases over osteoarthritis. On the other hand, the efficacy of PRP injection has not yet been clarified, and the lack of standardization of procedures for the preparation and administration of PRP makes it difficult to establish definitive treatment indications.
