ArticleIndian journal of orthopaedics2021
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injection in Sports Injuries.
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- Molecular and Biologic Effects of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) in Ligament and Tendon Healing and Regeneration: A Systematic Review.International journal of molecular sciences · 2023Pooled it
- Effectiveness of percutaneous electrolysis in subacute and early chronic medial gastrocnemius muscle injuries: a single-blinded randomized clinical trial.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Trial
- Retrospective analysis of platelet rich plasma injections for ankle osteoarthritis in athletic population.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2026Article
- Pharmacological Interventions in the Management of Sports Injuries: A Review of Clinical Use, Dosage Forms, and Anti-Doping Considerations.Drug design, development and therapy · 2026Review
- Google Trends Shows Increased Public Interest in Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections in All Joints: Shoulder and Knee Show Greatest Increase.Arthroscopy, sports medicine, and rehabilitation · 2025Article
- Toward equitable regenerative medicine: a health equity research framework for emerging regenerative treatments.Regenerative medicine · 2025Review
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- The Use of Platelet-Rich Plasma Augmentation in Meniscus Repair Results in a Lower Failure Rate than in the Control Group: A Systematic Review From Meta-analysis.Arthroscopy, sports medicine, and rehabilitation · 2024Review
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Abstract
backgroundSports injuries are very common, and the management demands high degrees of skills and best techniques for an early return to play. The use of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injections in the treatment of tendon, muscle and ligament injuries has become popular. This study observes the outcomes of PRP injections in sports injuries.
methodsForty-eight athletes (mean age 29.93 ± 8.48, Male: 37, Female: 11) presenting to a sports medicine centre with different sports injuries with symptom duration (2.81 ± 1.94) months were given PRP injections (single or multiple) four weeks apart with maximum number of injections up to three depending upon the clinical condition, Pre and Post VAS scores. Specific rehabilitation program was administered and compliance was graded by Sports Injury Rehabilitation Adherence Scale (SIRAS). A 1 year follow-up of cases was done for assessing player satisfaction and return to play.
resultsPre-procedure (7.25 ± 0.70) and post-procedure (2.42 ± 0.74) VAS score for all athletes showed significant difference with a
conclusionAthletes who required a single injection for acute injuries of lower grade returned to sports activity earlier than those who required multiple injections for chronic injuries. PRP injection has optimal effects on sports injuries not responding to conservative management.
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