Effects of intra-articular injection of platelet-rich plasma on the inflammatory process and histopathological characteristics of cartilage and synovium in animals with osteoarthritis: a systematic review with meta-analysis

Abstract Background Osteoarthritis (OA) affects the entire joint, causing structural changes in articular cartilage, subchondral bone, ligaments, capsule, synovial membrane, and periarticular muscles that afflicts millions of people globally, leading to persistent pain and diminished quality of life...

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Main Authors: Homero Garcia-Motta, Cristiano Carvalho, Evelyn Maria Guilherme, Marcos Paulo Braz de Oliveira, Karina Nogueira Zambone Pinto Rossi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-03-01
Series:Advances in Rheumatology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s42358-024-00364-0