Journal
CURRENT REVIEWS IN MUSCULOSKELETAL MEDICINE
Volume 11, Issue 4, Pages 566-572Publisher
SPRINGER
DOI: 10.1007/s12178-018-9515-y
Keywords
Platelet-rich plasma; PRP; Tendinopathy; Ligament; Biologics
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- biomechanics lab
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Purpose of reviewPlatelet-rich plasma (PRP) contains numerous growth factors and cytokines that potentially offer an alternative treatment modality to assist in the healing of multiple musculoskeletal issues. The purpose of this review was to examine the latest literature on the use of PRP for various ligament and tendon pathologies.Recent findingsRecent literature has shown moderate- to high-quality evidence that PRP can have positive clinical effects in certain conditions such as lateral epicondylitis and rotator cuff tendinopathy. Prospective studies have shown that it can also be useful in the treatment of patella tendinopathy.SummaryIn summary, we found PRP to have variable success in ligament and tendon pathology; however, it should be considered a viable option in chronic musculoskeletal disease that has failed other treatments. Patient selection, duration of symptoms, and combining with other modalities such as physical therapy should all be taken into consideration in treatment with PRP.
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