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Platelet-rich plasma injection versus control for acute muscle injuries
April 2019
Platelet-rich plasma injection versus control for acute muscle injuries
Study Type:Meta-analysis/Systematic Review
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Is Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Effective in the Treatment of Acute Muscle Injuries? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Sports Med. 2018 Apr;48(4):971-989Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Six randomized controlled trials were included in this meta-analysis evaluating the efficacy of platelet-rich plasma injections for the treatment of acute muscle injuries. Among all studies, time to return to sport was significantly shorter following PRP injection versus control treatment. In contrast, in subgroup analyses, time to return to sport did not significantly differ between PRP injection...
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