ArticleWorld journal of orthopedics2019
Platelet-rich plasma for muscle injuries: A systematic review of the basic science literature.
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- Platelet-rich plasma for sports-related muscle, tendon and ligament injuries: an umbrella review.Blood transfusion = Trasfusione del sangue · 2019Pooled it
- Efficacy of platelet-rich plasma in grade 2 hamstring muscle injuries: results from a randomized controlled trial.European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie · 2025Trial
- Does Changes in the Muscles Beneath the Submucosal Tissues Necessitate a Novel Strategy in the Medical Management of OSMF: A Systematic Review.Indian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India · 2024Article
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- Medial Gastrocnemius Strain: Clinical Aspects and Algorithmic Approach.Medical journal of the Islamic Republic of Iran · 2024Article
- Managing Lower Limb Muscle Reinjuries in Athletes: From Risk Factors to Return-to-Play Strategies.Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2023Review
- Effectiveness of intradiscal platelet rich plasma for discogenic low back pain without Modic changes: A randomized controlled trial.Interventional pain medicine · 2022Article
- Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) as therapy for cartilage, tendon and muscle damage - German working group position statement.Journal of experimental orthopaedics · 2020Article
- Skeletal Muscle-Derived Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells: Influence of Different Culture Conditions on Proliferative and Myogenic Capabilities.Frontiers in physiology · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundPlatelet-rich plasma (PRP) is an increasingly used biologic adjunct for muscle injuries, as it is thought to expedite healing. Despite its widespread use, little is known regarding the mechanisms by which PRP produces its efficacious effects in some patients.
aimTo clarify the effects of PRP on muscular pathologies at the cellular and tissue levels by evaluating the basic science literature.
methodsA systematic review of PubMed/MEDLINE and EMBASE databases was performed using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines and checklist. Level III
resultsTwenty-three studies were included (15
conclusionThe basic science literature on the use of PRP in muscle pathology demonstrates that PRP treatment confers several potentially beneficial effects on healing in comparison to controls. Future research is needed to determine optimal cytology, dosing, timing, and delivery methods of PRP for muscle pathologies.
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