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What we do is always rooted in the latest research. Please find a few of the latest research regarding the use of PRP in the conditions we treat at the clinic.
Knee Osteoarthritis:
1. Clinical Update: Why PRP Should Be Your First Choice for Injection Therapy in Treating Osteoarthritis of the Knee. Cook, C. Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine (2018) 11:583–592.
2. Platelet-Rich Plasma, Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate, and Hyaluronic Acid Injections Outperform Corticosteroids in Pain and Function Scores at a Minimum of 6 Months as Intra-Articular Injections for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis. Jawanda H, Khan ZA, Warrier AA, et al. Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic & Related Surgery. 2024;40(5):1623-1636.e1. doi:10.1016/j.arthro.2024.01.037.
3. Clinical therapy of hyaluronic acid combined with platelet‐rich plasma for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis. Wenxing, Y. Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine 16: 2119-2125, 2018.
4. Intra-Articular Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections Versus Intra-Articular Corticosteroid Injections for Symptomatic Management of Knee Osteoarthritis: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. McLarnon M, Heron N. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. 2021;22(1):550. doi:10.1186/s12891-021-04308-3.
5. Biological treatment of the knee with platelet-rich plasma or bone marrow aspirate concentrates. A review of the current status. Moatshe, G. Acta Orthopaedica 2017; 88 (6): 670–674.
6. Comparison of Efficiency Between Corticosteroid and Platelet Rich Plasma Injection Therapies in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis. Uslu Güvendi, E. Arch Rheumatol 2018;33(3):273-281.
7. Comparative Safety Profile of Hyaluronic Acid Products for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis. Bannuru RR, Osani M, Vaysbrot EE, McAlindon TE. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage. 2016;24(12):2022-2041. doi:10.1016/j.joca.2016.07.010.
8. Efficacy and Safety of Repeated Courses of Hyaluronic Acid Injections for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review. Altman R, Hackel J, Niazi F, Shaw P, Nicholls M. Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism. 2018;48(2):168-175. doi:10.1016/j.semarthrit.2018.01.009.
9. Intra-Articular Corticosteroid Injections in the Hip and Knee: Perhaps Not as Safe as We Thought?. Kompel AJ, Roemer FW, Murakami AM, et al. Radiology. 2019;293(3):656-663. doi:10.1148/radiol.2019190341.
10. Intra-Articular Corticosteroid Injections Increase the Risk of Requiring Knee Arthroplasty. Wijn SRW, Rovers MM, van Tienen TG, Hannink G. The Bone & Joint Journal. 2020;102-B(5):586-592. doi:10.1302/0301-620X.102B5.BJJ-2019-1376.R1.
11. Intra-Articular Corticosteroid Injections for the Treatment of Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis-Related Pain: Considerations and Controversies With a Focus on Imaging-Radiology Scientific Expert Panel. Guermazi A, Neogi T, Katz JN, et al. Radiology. 2020;297(3):503-512. doi:10.1148/radiol.2020200771.
12. Local and Systemic Side Effects of Corticosteroid Injections for Musculoskeletal Indications. Kamel SI, Rosas HG, Gorbachova T. AJR. American Journal of Roentgenology. 2024;222(3):e2330458. doi:10.2214/AJR.23.30458.
General Orthopaedics:
An evidence-based evaluation on the use of platelet rich plasma in orthopedics – a review of the literature, Hussain, N. SICOT J 2017, 3, 57.
Gluteal Tendinopathy:
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections With Needle Tenotomy for Gluteus Medius Tendinopathy. A Registry Study With Prospective Follow-up. Lee, J. The Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, 4(11), 2325967116671692
Plantar Fasciitis:
A Randomized Controlled Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Local Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Injection for the Management of the Cases of Planter Fasciitis - Final Outcome of 179 Cases at 12 Months. Gill, S. Volume : 6 | Issue : 11 | November 2016 | ISSN - 2249-555X | IF : 3.919 | IC Value : 74.50
A study of outcome of autolougous platelet rich plasma injection in patients with chronic plantar fasciitis. Gopinath, S. International Journal of Orthopaedics Sciences 2018; 4(1): 940-943.