Journal article
Impact of Platelet-Rich Plasma Use on Pain in Orthopaedic Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Abstract
CONTEXT: Amid extensive debate, evidence surrounding the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for musculoskeletal injuries has rapidly proliferated, and an overall assessment of efficacy of PRP across orthopaedic indications is required.
OBJECTIVES: (1) Does PRP improve patient-reported pain in musculoskeletal conditions? and (2) Do PRP characteristics influence its treatment effect?
Authors
Johal H; Khan M; Yung S-HP; Dhillon MS; Fu FH; Bedi A; Bhandari M
Journal
Sports Health A Multidisciplinary Approach, Vol. 11, No. 4, pp. 355–366
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Publication Date
July 2019
DOI
10.1177/1941738119834972
ISSN
1941-7381