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Multiple PRP injections more effective than single injection at improving function, but not pain

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January 2020

Multiple PRP injections more effective than single injection at improving function, but not pain

Vol: 9| Issue: 1| Number:29| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1

Comparison of the Clinical Effectiveness of Single Versus Multiple Injections of Platelet-Rich Plasma in the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Orthop J Sports Med.2019 Dec 16;7(12).

Contributing Authors:
F Vilchez-Cavazos JM Millan-Alanis J Blazquez-Saldana N Alvarez-Villalobos VM Pena-Martinez CA Acosta-Olivo M Simental-Mendia

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Synopsis

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has gained prominence in recent years due to its potential regenerative and anti-inflammatory properties. Evidence on its efficacy has been mixed to date, though it has shown some promise in knee osteoarthritis. There is uncertainty in terms of the frequency and number of injections that provide optimal outcomes. In this study, the authors assessed randomized controlled ...

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