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1. THREE MONTH PATIENT SATISFACTION WITH FERMATHRONTM: PROSPECTIVE RESULTS OF 311 PATIENTS Hyaluronic acid can be used to treat mild osteoarthritis of the knee. Little is known on patient satisfaction and safety of FermathronTM (Hyaltec LTD, Edingburgh, Scotland) a solution of hyaluronate derived from continous bacterial fermentation.
Discussion
No controls were used in this prospective study
The possible pathophysiological mechanisms to understand
why hyaluronic acid might relief symptoms are largely unknown
However, a majority of patients is satisfied with the treatment results
FermathronTM appears to be safe and give a significant reduction in
perceived pain, joint stifness and limitations in functioning