Chitosan-Hyaluronate Hybrid Gel Intraarticular Injection Delays Osteoarthritis Progression and Reduces Pain in a Rat Meniscectomy Model as Compared to Saline and Hyaluronate Treatment
Chitosan-Hyaluronate hybrid gel (CHHG) is a self-forming thermo-responsive hydrogel. The current study was undertaken in order to assess the effect of CHHG on rat's surgically induced osteoarthritis. Methods. Thirteen rats were included in the study. In all rats weight-bearing was assessed usin...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2012-01-01
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| Series: | Advances in Orthopedics |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/979152 |
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