Comparative effectiveness of intraarticular injection of PRP and implantation of heparin-conjugated fibrin hydrogel in osteoarthrosis of the knee joint

Aim of the study . The article is devoted to the current trend of modern orthopedics – the surgical treatment of local full-thickness defects in the hyaline cartilage of the knee joint. This pathology is diagnosed in 5-10% of patients with diseases and injuries of the knee joint. Materials and methods . The authors of the article presented one of the most modern and available technologies for the restoration of cartilage defects – the implantation of Heparin-Conjugated Fibrin Hydrogel. This operation technique was used in 38 patients. The article presents the indications and technique of surgery, criteria for evaluating treatment outcomes. Results and discussion . Treatment outcomes in terms of up to 2 years were studied in 38 patients. Good treatment results were observed in 33 patients. In all cases, high-quality and regeneration of the cartilaginous surface of the femoral condyles was achieved. Conclusion . Analysis of the outcomes of treatment of patients after implantation implantation of Heparin- Conjugated Fibrin Hydrogel allows the authors of the article to recommend this technique for widespread use in clinical practice.