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No difference in function or ultrasound findings between PRP and saline for Achilles tendinopathy
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No difference in function or ultrasound findings between PRP and saline for Achilles tendinopathy
Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2018 Aug;476(8):1633-1641. doi: 10.1007/s11999.0000000000000258
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C Zhang SZ Xu YZ Cai PC Gu YJ Zhang JY Du XJ Lin

Four randomized controlled trials were included in this meta-analysis which aimed to evaluate the effect of platelet-rich plasma injections in addition to eccentric exercises relative to saline injections in addition to eccentric exercise. Pooled results on VISA-A scores, tendon thickness, and color Doppler activity demonstrated no significant differences between PRP and saline injections groups.

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OrthoEvidence. No difference in function or ultrasound findings between PRP and saline for Achilles tendinopathy. ACE Report. 2018;8(9):8. Available from: https://myorthoevidence.com/AceReport/Report/

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