Long-Term Relief with LR-PRP for Gluteal Tendinopathy + Appointment Management Tips for Your Cash Practice

Aug 27, 2024

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Leucocyte-Rich Platelet-Rich Plasma Treatment of Gluteus Medius and Minimus Tendinopathy: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial With 2-Year Follow-up

Jane Fitzpatrick, PhD, MBBS, FACSEP, Max K. Bulsara, PhD, John O’Donnell, FRACS, MBBS, and Ming Hao Zheng, PhD, DM, FRCPath, FRCPA

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A study conducted at the University of Western Australia compared the long-term effectiveness of leucocyte-rich platelet-rich plasma (LR-PRP) injections to corticosteroid injections (CSI) for treating chronic gluteal tendinopathy. Eighty patients were randomized to receive either LR-PRP or CSI, with follow-up extending to two years. The results showed that patients receiving LR-PRP experienced significantly greater improvement in pain and function at 24 weeks, with benefits sustained over two years. In contrast, the benefits of CSI were not maintained beyond 24 weeks.

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