Platelet-rich plasma injections: a successful treatment for osteochrondral lesion symptoms .
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OE Journal. 2013;1(5):26 Am J Sports Med. 2012 Mar;40(3):534-41. Epub 2012 Jan 17.32 patients with osteochondral lesions of the talus, that were unresponsive to other non-operative treatment modalities, were randomized to injections with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) using a plasma rich in growth factors technique (PRGF) or hyaluronic acid (HA). Follow-up at 4, 14, and 28 weeks after the injection indicated that PRP is a safe and efficacious treatment for osteochondral lesions producing a number superior clinical and subjective results when compared to HA.
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