Reference
Paget LDA, Reurink G, de Vos RJ, Weir A, Moen MH, Bierma-Zeinstra SMA, Stufkens SAS, Goedegebuure S, Krips R, Maas M, Meuffels DE, Nolte PA, Runhaar J, Kerkhoffs GMMJ, Tol JL. Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections for the Treatment of Ankle Osteoarthritis. Am J Sports Med. 2023 Aug;51(10):2625-2634. doi: 10.1177/03635465231182438. Epub 2023 Jul 7. PMID: 37417359; PMCID: PMC10394962.
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections to treat ankle osteoarthritis
This study found that PRP injections
did not improve ankle symptoms or function
compared to placebo injections over a period of 52 weeks
Keywords: ankle osteoarthritis, platelet-rich plasma, sports medicine, orthopaedic sports medicine, osteoarthritis
Analysis: This study aimed to assess the efficacy of PRP injections for ankle osteoarthritis over a 52-week period. The study was a randomized controlled trial with 100 participants who were randomly assigned to receive either PRP injections or placebo injections. The researchers found no significant differences between the two groups in terms of pain, function, or quality of life. Therefore, the study concluded that PRP injections did not improve symptoms and function in patients with ankle osteoarthritis compared to placebo injections
