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Platelet-Rich Plasma for Achilles Tendinopathy and Tendon Rupture
August 2023
Platelet-Rich Plasma for Achilles Tendinopathy and Tendon Rupture
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Effectiveness of platelet-rich plasma in the treatment of Achilles tendon disease.
World J Orthop . 2023 Jun 18;14(6):485-501.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Thirteen randomized controlled trials comparing the efficacy of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) against a control group in patients with Achilles tendinopathy (AT) or Achilles tendon rupture (ATR) were included in this meta-analysis. Outcomes of interest included the Victorian Institute of Sport Assessment (VISA-A) score, Achilles tendon thickness, pain on a Visual Analog Scale (VAS), and patient satis...
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