Using an aqueous solution of hydrolyzed collagen in phosphate buffer (drug Compositron) and vitamin D in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee joint complicated by medial meniscus injury

Objective. To study the efficacy of using an aqueous solution of hydrolyzed collagen in phosphate buffer (drug Compositron) and vitamin D in patients with osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee joint. Material and methods. The study included 17 patients aged 60 to 70 years with stage II OA and medial meniscus injuries according to magnetic resonance imaging, as well as with deficiency or insufficient level of vitamin D in blood. Patients were prescribed therapy including intra-articular injection of Compositron and vitamin D supplementation (Osteo-Vit D3). Results. In patients with OA stage II with medial meniscus damage after the course of treatment there was a decrease of pain syndrome according to the visual analog scale.