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PRP injection more effective than corticosteroid injection after 12 weeks for gluteal tendinopathy
October 2018
PRP injection more effective than corticosteroid injection after 12 weeks for gluteal tendinopathy
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
The Effectiveness of Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections in Gluteal Tendinopathy: A Randomized, Double-Blind Controlled Trial Comparing a Single Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection With a Single Corticosteroid Injection
Am J Sports Med. 2018 Mar;46(4):933-939Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
80 patients with grade 2-3 gluteal tendinopathy were randomized to intratendinous injection of either platelet-rich plasma or corticosteroid (betamethasone). Patients were assessed over a 12-week follow-up for results on the modified Harris Hip Score. Results at 12 weeks demonstrated significantly higher scores on the mHHS in the PRP group compared to the CS group. Additionally, the rate of patien...
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