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AOSSM: PRP more effective than dry needling alone in treating patellar tendinopathy
March 2013
AOSSM: PRP more effective than dry needling alone in treating patellar tendinopathy
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:N/A
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Platelet-Rich Plasma as a Treatment For Patellar Tendinopathy: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
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Synopsis
10 patients were randomized to evaluate the efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) for the treatment of patellar tendinopathy. In this double-blinded trial, patients received either dry needling and eccentric exercise (control) or dry needling with PRP and eccentric exercise. When assessed after 12 weeks, PRP treatment led to clinically significant improvement in activity, function and stability, ...
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