Platelet-rich plasma injection versus control for acute muscle injuries .
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Is Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Effective in the Treatment of Acute Muscle Injuries? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Sports Med. 2018 Apr;48(4):971-989Six randomized controlled trials were included in this meta-analysis evaluating the efficacy of platelet-rich plasma injections for the treatment of acute muscle injuries. Among all studies, time to return to sport was significantly shorter following PRP injection versus control treatment. In contrast, in subgroup analyses, time to return to sport did not significantly differ between PRP injections and control when limited to double-blinded studies (2 studies) or studies which investigated PRP use for hamstring injuries specifically (3 studies).
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