INTRAARTICULAR KNEE JOINT INJECTION: HYALURONIC ACID VS POLYNUCLEOTIDES

EuroMediterranean Biomedical Journal 2026 Open access

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Authors: Luigi Meccariello, Sara Cioffi, Raffaele Franzese, Raffaele Cioffi, Carmine Petrucci, Giacomo Errico, Matteo Olivieri, Marco Mugnaini
DOI: 10.3269/1970-5492.2013.8.7
Cited by: 12
References: 18

Abstract

This study is a retrospective work of ambulatorial injections in patients suffering from Class II osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee. The research was conducted from January 2012 to July 2012 in a private clinic in Benevento, Hospital Val D'Els a, Poggibonsi, Siena. A total of 60 patients were treated with intraarticular knee injections. Group A. composed of 30 patients (15 male and 15 female), was treated with injections of low molecular weight Hyaluronic Acid and Group B, composed of 30 patients (15 male and 15 female) was treated with injections of Ploynucleotide. At the six month follow-up, Group B showed statistically significant difference (p

Fields of Study & Subjects

Intramuscular injections and effects Orthopedic Infections and Treatments Shoulder Injury and Treatment

Publication details

Journal / source
EuroMediterranean Biomedical Journal
Publisher
PAGEPress Publications
Volume
8
Issue
7
Pages
35–41
Publication date
12 January 2026
Language
EN