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Shorter return to sport following acute grade I-II muscle injury with PRP versus control injection
February 2018
Shorter return to sport following acute grade I-II muscle injury with PRP versus control injection
Study Type:Meta analysis
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:2
Does Platelet-Rich Plasma Lead to Earlier Return to Sport When Compared With Conservative Treatment in Acute Muscle Injuries? A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Arthroscopy. 2018 Jan;34(1):281-288Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Four randomized controlled trials and one nonrandomized comparative study were included in this meta-analysis comparing platelet-rich plasma injection and control interventions (either placebo injection or physiotherapy) in treatment of grade I-II muscle strains. Outcomes of interest included time to return to sport and the incidence of reinjury. Pooled analysis of all studies demonstrated a sign...
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