The effectiveness of intra-articular injections of Hyalubrix� combined with exercise therapy in the treatment of hip osteoarthritis

PURPOSE: combined with exercise therapy in the treatment of hip osteoarthritis. RESULTS: The primary objective was to achieve a lasting reduction in OA symptoms related to pain during activity. During the course of the study the pain perceived by the patient during activity dropped from a mean value of 6.94 cm to a mean value of 1.46 cm and showed a statistically significant decrease from visit 1 compared to baseline (p < 0.05) which was confirmed at all the subsequent time points. Significant improvements were also observed in the evaluation of the secondary objectives: hip disability; OA-related pain at rest; daily functioning and NSAIDs intake. CONCLUSIONS: injections plus exercise therapy.