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ArticleBritish journal of sports medicine2014

Republished research: Impact of autologous blood injections in treatment of mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy: double blind randomised controlled trial.

Kevin J Bell, Mark L Fulcher, David S Rowlands, Ngaire Kerse

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Article in British journal of sports medicine, 2014. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.

Kevin J BellSydney Sports Medicine Centre, Sydney Olympic Park, NSW 2127, Australia.
Mark L FulcherDepartment of General Practice and Primary Health Care, School of Population Health, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, New Zealand.
David S RowlandsSchool of Sport and Exercise, Massey University, Wellington, New Zealand.
Ngaire KerseDepartment of General Practice and Primary Health Care, School of Population Health, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, New Zealand.
University of Auckland · NZMassey University · NZOlympic Park Sports Medicine Centre · AU

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

study questionDo peritendinous autologous blood injections improve pain and function in people with mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy? SUMMARY ANSWER: The administration of two unguided peritendinous autologous blood injections one month apart, in addition to a standardised eccentric training programme, provides no additional benefit in the treatment of mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy. WHAT IS KNOWN AND WHAT THIS PAPER ADDS: Several studies have suggested that injection of autologous blood can help in the treatment of various tendinopathies. There is a lack of high quality evidence showing relevant benefit for autologous blood injections, particularly in the management of mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy. We found no additional reduction in pain or improvement in function when these injections were combined with an eccentric calf training programme.

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PMID25114183
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