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Platelet-Rich Plasma vs Conservative Treatment for Pain and Recovery in Achilles Tendinopathy
July 2024
Platelet-Rich Plasma vs Conservative Treatment for Pain and Recovery in Achilles Tendinopathy
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Platelet-rich plasma in chronic Achilles tendinopathy.
Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol . 2023 Dec;33(8):3255-3265.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Five randomized controlled trials (189 patients) comparing platelet-rich plasma (PRP) against conservative treatment for chronic Achilles tendinopathy were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis. Outcomes of interest included the Victorian Insitute of Sport Assessment (VISA-A) score, pain during activity on a Visual Analog Scale (VAS), and Achilles tendon thickness. VISA-A scores at ...
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