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Platelet Rich Plasma In Musculoskeletal Pathologies, Nicole L. Kaniki
Platelet Rich Plasma In Musculoskeletal Pathologies, Nicole L. Kaniki
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Purpose: To evaluate the effectiveness of platelet rich plasma (PRP) in musculoskeletal injuries.
Methods: We completed a review of the literature on the use of PRP in tendon, muscle, bone, and intra-articular injuries (Chapter 2). We completed a systematic review and meta-analysis on the effectiveness of PRP in ultrasound guided versus palpation guided injections of PRP in non-operative treatment of tendon and muscle injuries using an indirect analysis method (Chapter 3). We conducted a randomized controlled trial to determine the effectiveness of PRP versus corticosteroid (CS) injections in patients with plantar fasciitis (Chapter 4).
Results: Most studies …