Effects of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Tear Size Reduction in Partial-Thickness Tear of the Supraspinatus Tendon Compared to Corticosteroids Injection
Abstract Objectives Corticosteroid (CS) injection is commonly used in partial-thickness rotator cuff tears to decrease pain. However, this could result in unwanted side effects, such as tendon rupture. Alternatively, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection is frequently used to treat tendinopathies bec...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2023-02-01
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Series: | Sports Medicine - Open |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40798-023-00556-w |