Rotator cuff tendinopathy (RCT) is a significant source of disability and loss of work. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has been suggested to be beneficial in the treatment of RCT.To investigate the effect of PRP injections on pain and shoulder functions in patients with chronic RCT.Randomized controlled trial; Level of evidence, 1.A total of 40 patients, 18 to 70 years of age, with (1) a history of shoulder pain for >3 months during overhead-throwing activities, (2) MRI findings of RCT or partial tendon ruptures, and (3) a minimum 50
作者:Serdar, Kesikburun;Arif Kenan, Tan;Bilge, Yilmaz;Evren, Ya?ar;Kamil, Yazicio?lu
来源:The American journal of sports medicine 2013 年 41卷 11期