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Clinical Applications of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Patellar Tendinopathy
Joint Authors
Jeong, D. U.
Lee, Jung Hun
Lee, Sang Hee
Lee, C.-R.
Jeong, B. C.
Pak, Jaewoo
Kang, Lin-Woo
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-15, 15 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-07-20
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
15
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP), a blood derivative with high concentrations of platelets, has been found to have high levels of autologous growth factors (GFs), such as transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β), platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF), fibroblastic growth factor (FGF), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), and epidermal growth factor (EGF).
These GFs and other biological active proteins of PRP can promote tissue healing through the regulation of fibrosis and angiogenesis.
Moreover, PRP is considered to be safe due to its autologous nature and long-term usage without any reported major complications.
Therefore, PRP therapy could be an option in treating overused tendon damage such as chronic tendinopathy.
Here, we present a systematic review highlighting the clinical effectiveness of PRP injection therapy in patellar tendinopathy, which is a major cause of athletes to retire from their respective careers.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Jeong, D. U.& Lee, C.-R.& Lee, Jung Hun& Pak, Jaewoo& Kang, Lin-Woo& Jeong, B. C.…[et al.]. 2014. Clinical Applications of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Patellar Tendinopathy. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-457302
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Jeong, D. U.…[et al.]. Clinical Applications of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Patellar Tendinopathy. BioMed Research International No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-457302
American Medical Association (AMA)
Jeong, D. U.& Lee, C.-R.& Lee, Jung Hun& Pak, Jaewoo& Kang, Lin-Woo& Jeong, B. C.…[et al.]. Clinical Applications of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Patellar Tendinopathy. BioMed Research International. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-457302
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-457302