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Platelet-rich plasma versus steroids injections for greater trochanter pain syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Department of Orthopedic, Trauma, and Reconstructive Surgery, RWTH University Hospital of Aachen, 52074 Aachen, Germany. Department of Orthopedics, South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC), Dorking Rd, Epsom KT18 7EG, UK. Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, University of Salerno, Via S. Allende, 84081 Baronissi (SA), Italy. School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering, Keele University Faculty of Medicine, Thornburrow Drive, 01782 Stoke on Trent, UK. Queen Mary University of London, Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Centre for Sports and Exercise Medicine, Mile End Hospital, 275 Bancroft Road, London E1 4DG, UK.

British medical bulletin. 2021
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Abstract
INTRODUCTION Greater trochanter pain syndrome (GTPS) is characterized by a persistent and debilitating pain around the greater trochanter. GTPS can be caused by a combination of gluteus medius or minimus tendinopathy, snapping hip or trochanteric bursitis. SOURCE OF DATA Recent published literatures identified from PubMed, EMBASE, Google Scholar, Scopus. AREAS OF AGREEMENT Platelet rich plasma (PRP) and corticosteroids (CCS) injections are useful options to manage symptoms of GTPS. AREAS OF CONTROVERSY Whether PRP leads to superior outcomes compared to CCS injections is unclear. GROWING POINTS A systematic review and meta-analysis comparing PRP versus CCS in the management of GTPS was conducted. AREAS TIMELY FOR DEVELOPING RESEARCH PRP injections are more effective than CCS at approximately 2 years follow-up.
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Study Design : Systematic Review
Language : eng
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