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ArticleElectronic physician2016

A systematic review and meta-analysis of the application of platelet rich plasma in sports medicine.

Masoomeh Gholami, Hamid Ravaghi, Masoud Salehi, Amirhosein Abedi Yekta, Shila Doaee, Ebrahim Jaafaripooyan

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Article in Electronic physician, 2016. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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8 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 23 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors at 5 institutions in 1 country.

Masoomeh GholamiMS in Health Technology Assessment, Department of Health Sciences Educational Development, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran.
Hamid RavaghiPh.D. of Health Policy and Management, Assistant Professor, Department of Health Services Management, School of Management and Medical Informatics, Iran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran.
Masoud SalehiPh.D. of Biostatistics, Assistant Professor, Department of Biostatistics, School of Health Sciences, Iran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran.
Amirhosein Abedi YektaSpecialist of Sport Medicine, Assistant Professor, Department of Sport and Exercise Medicine, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Shila DoaeeMS, Expert officer in Deputy of Treatment Affairs, Ministry of Health and Medical Education (MOHME), Tehran, Iran.
Ebrahim JaafaripooyanPh.D. of Health Care Management, Assistant Professor, Department of Management Sciences and Health Economics, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Iran University of Medical Sciences · IRMinistry of Health and Medical Education · IRShahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences · IRTehran University of Medical Sciences · IRUniversity of Tehran · IR

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionIn recent years, platelet rich plasma (PRP) has been receiving increasing attention for the treatment of soft tissue injuries. These numerous applications have raised a great deal of questions and debate about the effectiveness of this method. This study aimed to determine the efficacy of PRP in improving sports injuries and subsequently throw some light on these controversies.

methodsA systematic review of the literature and meta-analysis of results were undertaken. All related databases, such as PubMed, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, DARE, and EMBASE, were searched on the use of PRP on athletes and in sports medicine. The search was conducted from June 2013 to February 2014.

resultsOur search retrieved 905 studies, of which 13 randomized control trials (RCT) met our inclusion criteria for systematic review and meta-analysis. All articles were appraised by Critical Appraisal Skills Program (CASP) checklist for RCT studies. The analysis of the results of pain scores and physical activity/functions did not show any superiority for PRP as opposed to the other options.

conclusionsThe meta-analysis showed no more effectiveness for PRP application in sports-related injuries in terms of physical function improvement and pain relief. Therefore, the extensive use of PRP for such injuries should be limited. Well-designed RCTs are needed to support the findings.

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Meta-analysisPlatelet rich plasmaSport medicineSystematic review

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