LOGIN
No difference between PRP and placebo in the treatment of Achilles tendinopathy
January 2017
No difference between PRP and placebo in the treatment of Achilles tendinopathy
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Ultrasound-Guided Injection Therapy of Achilles Tendinopathy With Platelet-Rich Plasma or Saline: A Randomized, Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Trial
Am J Sports Med. 2016 Aug;44(8):1990-7Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
24 patients with chronic, mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy were randomized to receive a single injection, under ultrasound guidance, containing either platelet-rich plasma (PRP) or placebo saline. The purpose of this study was to evaluate if an injection with PRP was associated with significantly better Victorian Institute of Sports Assessment-Achilles (VISA-A) scores, the numeric rating scale fo...
To view the full content, login to your account,
or start your 30-day FREE Trial today.
FREE TRIAL
LOGIN
Forgot Password?
Explore some of our unlocked ACE Reports below!
Join the Conversation
Please Login or Join to leave comments.