Clinical Study

The Effect of Platelet-Rich Plasma on Pain, Function, and Quality of Life of Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis

Table 1

Demographic data.

Variables Group characteristicsNumber (percent)

Educational levelBelow high-grade
school diploma
27 (45%)
High-grade school
diploma and higher
33 (55%)

Dominant knee involvementRight 23 (38.3%)
Left 37 (61.7%)

Grade of tibiofemoral osteoarthritisGrade 13 (5%)
Grade 225 (41.7%)
Grade 322 (36.7%)
Grade 410 (16.7%)

Grade of patellofemoral osteoarthritisGrade 16 (10%)
Grade 221 (35%)
Grade 319 (31.7%)
Grade 412 (20%)

Regular physical activity
(3 times a week, for at least
30 minutes every time)
Regularly active
 Not active
31 (51.7%)
 29 (48.3%)

Symptom period3–12 months
 More than 12 months
9 (15%)
 51 (85%)