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Efficacy of platelet-rich plasma injection for chronic plantar fasciopathy remains unknown
March 2015
Efficacy of platelet-rich plasma injection for chronic plantar fasciopathy remains unknown
Study Type:Systematic review
OE Level Evidence:3
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Platelet-rich plasma injections for chronic plantar fasciopathy: a systematic review
Br Med Bull. 2014 Dec;112(1):83-95.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
8 studies were included in this systematic review examining whether platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections are an effective treatment for chronic plantar fasciopathy (PF). While 2 of the studies indicated no significant improvement when platelet-rich plasma injections were administered compared to either corticosteroids (CCS) injections or dextrose prolotherapy, the other 6 studies indicated that P...
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