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Similar 6-mo results between PRP and stromal vascular fraction injections for Achilles tendinopathy
October 2018
Similar 6-mo results between PRP and stromal vascular fraction injections for Achilles tendinopathy
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Intratendinous adipose-derived stromal vascular fraction (SVF) injection provides a safe, efficacious treatment for Achilles tendinopathy: results of a randomized controlled clinical trial at a 6-month follow-up
Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2018 Jul;26(7):2000-2010Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
44 patients with Achilles tendinopathy were randomized to an ultrasound-guided injection of either an adipose-derived stromal vascular fraction or leukocyte-rich platelet-rich plasma. Outcome measures included a visual analog scale for pain, the Victorian Institute of Sport Assessment-Achilles (VISA-A) questionnaire, the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) Ankle-Hindfoot Score, and...
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