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Table 3 Changes in the mean clinical scores (WOMAC and VAS) at follow-up

From: MRI-based cartilage changes and clinical effectiveness of autologous intra-articular platelet-rich plasma injections in symptomatic patients with moderate osteoarthritis of the knee

 

Before first PRP

1-month follow-up

2-month follow-up

3-month follow-up

6 months

12 months

p v alue

WOMAC Score

77.91 ± 11.65

56.48 ± 13.87

31.33 ± 13.294

(27.2 ± 11.29)

24.94 ± 14.97

23.67 ± 19.12

0.000

VAS Score

7.00 ± 2.00

4.58 ± 1.48

2.18 ± 1.103

2.01 ± 1.2

2.64 ± 1.342

2.76 ± 1.803

0.000