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Effects of Allogeneic Platelet-Rich Plasma PRP on the Healing Process of Sectioned Achilles Tendons of Rats: A Methodological Description
Published on: March 19, 2018
Reflections about the optimisation of the treatment of tendinopathies with PRP
Jean-François Kaux1, Marc Bouvard2, Christelle Lecut3
1Department of Physical Medicine and Sports Traumatology, CHU Liège, Belgium ; Department of Pluridisciplinary Medicine and Sports Traumatology (SPORTS ), CHU Liège, Belgium ; Department of Motricity Sciences, University of Liège, Allée des Sports, Belgium.
Background:
platelet-rich plasma (PRP) infiltration represents a recent therapy for chronic tendinopathies. However, in the literature, this treatment remains controversial.
Purpose:
we suggest some ideas for improving this treatment.
Methods:
these suggestions were based on a review of published studies and our clinical experience.
Conclusion:
optimizing the technique for PRP collection is paramount. Different risk factors must be corrected before infiltration and chronic tendinopathies must be carefully selected. Finally, post-infiltration rehabilitation remains absolutely critical. Standardization of the use of PRP remains necessary in order to optimize the results.
