
Skin-derived fibroblasts for treatment of Achilles tendinosis – ARTICLE RETRACTED

August 2013
Skin-derived fibroblasts for treatment of Achilles tendinosis – ARTICLE RETRACTED
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Skin-derived fibroblasts for the treatment of refractory Achilles tendinosis: preliminary short-term results
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2012 Feb 1;94(3):193-200Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
32 patients (40 Achilles tendons), suffering from persistent Achilles tendinosis, were randomized to assess the safety and efficacy of autologous skin-derived fibroblast injection. Patients either received an injection with autologous fibroblasts or with an anesthetic. Patients receiving an anesthetic injection also received physiotherapy. Blinded outcome assessment indicated that VISA and VAS pai...
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