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Two-year efficacy of leukocyte-rich PRP vs. corticosteroid for gluteal tendinopathy
May 2019
Two-year efficacy of leukocyte-rich PRP vs. corticosteroid for gluteal tendinopathy
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Leucocyte-Rich Platelet-Rich Plasma Treatment of Gluteus Medius and Minimus Tendinopathy: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial With 2-Year Follow-up
Am J Sports Med. 2019 Apr;47(5):1130-1137. doi: 10.1177/0363546519826969Did 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 an intratendinous injection of either leukocyte-rich platelet rich plasma or corticosteroid. Patients were initially followed-up over the first 24 weeks after injection, after which they were given the option of secondary injection with LR-PRP if they had an unsatisfactory response to the first injection. Modified Harris Hip Score ...
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