scholarly journals Platelet rich plasma injection for achilles tendinopathy

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Luke Sammut
Keyword(s):  
Platelet Rich Plasma ◽  
Achilles Tendinopathy ◽  
Plasma Injection

scholarly journals Real-time sonoelastography evaluation of the Achilles tendon following ultrasound-guided platelet-rich plasma injection and eccentric exercise for the treatment of refractory Achilles tendinopathy

Ultrasound ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 138-147
Author(s):  
Chin Chin Ooi ◽  
Michal Schneider ◽  
Peter Malliaras ◽  
Meng Ai Png ◽  
Martine Chadwick ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Achilles Tendon ◽  
Eccentric Exercise ◽  
Platelet Rich Plasma ◽  
Tendon Healing ◽  
Inverse Correlation ◽  
Strain Ratio ◽  
Achilles Tendinopathy ◽  
Post Treatment ◽  
Tendon Stiffness ◽  
Plasma Injection

The objective of this study was to investigate the feasibility of using sonoelastography to depict Achilles tendon stiffness after platelet-rich plasma injection and eccentric exercise for chronic Achilles tendinopathy, and to correlate sonoelastography findings with clinical outcome up to 12 months after treatment. Forty-five Achilles tendons from 45 patients (33 males, 12 females; mean age 51 years) were examined using sonoelastography and ultrasound at baseline, 4–6 weeks, 6 months and 12 months post-treatment. The strain ratio (between Achilles tendon and Kager's fat) during sonoelastography was obtained. The proportion of tendons with hypoechogenicity and neovascularity were documented. Clinical outcomes were assessed by the Victorian Institute of Sport Assessment-Achilles questionnaire and correlated with sonographic findings. The Victorian Institute of Sport Assessment-Achilles improved significantly from 38.4 (±14.1) at baseline, 77.2 (±12.5) at 6 months ( p < 0.001) to 81.2 (±10.8) at 12 months ( p < 0.001). The strain ratio values were 2.16 (±1.02) at baseline, 2.03 (±0.67) at 4–6 weeks, 1.81 (±0.62) at 6 months and 1.19 (±0.34) at 12 months with a significant reduction observed at 6 months (p = 0.006) and 12 months ( p < 0.001). At 12-month evaluation, none of the tendons regained a normal echotexture. Strain ratio demonstrated a moderately good inverse correlation with Victorian Institute of Sport Assessment-Achilles (r = −0.610, p<0.001) while B-mode and Doppler ultrasound did not show a significant correlation (r = −0.041, p = 0.817, and r = −0.116, p = 0.514). Achilles tendon stiffness shows moderately good correlation with clinical symptom at 12-month post-treatment. Sonoelastography using strain ratio could be a promising ancillary tool for monitoring Achilles tendon healing after treatment.

A Single Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection for Chronic Midsubstance Achilles Tendinopathy

2014 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 372-376 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher D. Murawski ◽  
Niall A. Smyth ◽  
Hunter Newman ◽  
John G. Kennedy
Keyword(s):  
Platelet Rich Plasma ◽  
Short Form ◽  
General Health Questionnaire ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Achilles Tendinopathy ◽  
Therapeutic Level ◽  
Retrospective Case ◽  
Plasma Injection ◽  
Open Debridement

The purpose of this study was to evaluate a series of patients undergoing a single platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection for the treatment of chronic midsubstance Achilles tendinopathy, in whom conservative treatment had failed. Thirty-two patients underwent a single PRP injection for the treatment of chronic midsubstance Achilles tendinopathy and were evaluated at a 6-month final follow-up using the Foot and Ankle Outcome Score and Short Form 12 general health questionnaire. Magnetic resonance imaging was performed on all patients prior to and 6 months after injection. Twenty-five of 32 patients (78%) reported that they were asymptomatic at the 6-month follow-up visit and were able to participate in their respective sports and daily activities. The remaining 7 patients (22%) who reported symptoms that did not improve after 6 months ultimately required surgery. Four patients went on to have an Achilles tendoscopy, while the other 3 had an open debridement via a tendon splitting approach. A retrospective evaluation of patients receiving a single PRP injection for chronic midsubstance Achilles tendinopathy revealed that 78% had experienced clinical improvement and had avoided surgical intervention at 6-month follow-up. Levels of Evidence: Therapeutic, Level IV: Retrospective case series

scholarly journals Platelet-rich plasma injection for the treatment of chronic Achilles tendinopathy

Medicine ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 98 (16) ◽  
pp. e15278 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chun-jie Liu ◽  
Kun-lun Yu ◽  
Jiang-bo Bai ◽  
De-hu Tian ◽  
Guo-li Liu
Keyword(s):  
Platelet Rich Plasma ◽  
Achilles Tendinopathy ◽  
Plasma Injection ◽  
Chronic Achilles Tendinopathy

scholarly journals Effect of Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection vs Sham Injection on Tendon Dysfunction in Patients With Chronic Midportion Achilles Tendinopathy

JAMA ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 326 (2) ◽  
pp. 137
Author(s):  
Rebecca S. Kearney ◽  
Chen Ji ◽  
Jane Warwick ◽  
Nicholas Parsons ◽  
Jaclyn Brown ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Platelet Rich Plasma ◽  
Achilles Tendinopathy ◽  
Sham Injection ◽  
Plasma Injection

scholarly journals Is Platelet-rich Plasma Injection Effective for Chronic Achilles Tendinopathy? A Meta-analysis

2018 ◽  
Vol 476 (8) ◽  
pp. 1633-1641 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yi-Jun Zhang ◽  
San-Zhong Xu ◽  
Peng-Cheng Gu ◽  
Jing-Yu Du ◽  
You-Zhi Cai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Platelet Rich Plasma ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Achilles Tendinopathy ◽  
Plasma Injection ◽  
Chronic Achilles Tendinopathy
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