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Plasma rich in growth factors effective for high ankle sprain recovery in elite athletes
April 2016
Plasma rich in growth factors effective for high ankle sprain recovery in elite athletes
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:2
Plasma rich in growth factors (PRGF) as a treatment for high ankle sprain in elite athletes: a randomized control trial
Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2015 Nov;23(11):3383-92Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
15 elite athletes (16 ankles) with grade 3 high ankle sprains, with complete anteroinferior tibiofibular ligament (AITFL) tears, were included in this study. The purpose of the study was to determine how ultrasound-guided platelet-rich in Growth Factor (PRGF) injections effect recovery, return to play, and dynamic stability in this injury. The results displayed that athletes who received PRGF inje...
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