Efficacy and safety of platelet-rich plasma injections for the treatment of osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

BackgroundIn recent years, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections for osteoarthritis (OA) have been widely promoted in clinical practice, but their effectiveness is controversial. Therefore, we conducted a meta-analysis of relevant randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to determine the efficacy and saf...

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Main Authors: Yongqing Xiong, Cheng Gong, Xumiao Peng, Xianlei Liu, Xinda Su, Xi Tao, Ying Li, Youliang Wen, Wei Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2023.1204144/full