| Platelet rich plasma has been used in the treatment of tendinopathies, but the sonographic modifications of tendons have received less attention. In this paper we report the results of an ultrasound evaluation, performed during and after plasma injection, in patients with tendinopathy. The sonographic abnormalities and neovascularization were registered in twenty tendons. Three plasma injections (once a week) were performed, and a rehabilitation program was recommended. Pain and patients’ satisfaction were evaluated. During the injections plasma spread along the collagen fibers, and an intratendineous cleft produced by the injected volume was observed. At 12 months two tendons regained a normal echotexture, while neovessels were absent in seven. The remaining tendons showed less abnormalities and neovascularization in comparison with baseline. The clinical improvement was earlier and more consistent. The discrepancy between the ultrasound and clinical results may be explained by the peculiar modalities of tendon healing induced by plasma administration. |
Sonographic findings during and after Platelet Rich Plasma injections in tendons
Abate M., Verna S., Di Gregorio P., Salini V., Schiavone C.
Original Article, 29 - 34
Keywords: neovascularization, platelet rich plasma, tendinopathy, ultrasound,
Table of Content: Vol. 4 (No. 1) 2014 January/March
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Platelet rich plasma therapies: a great potential to be harnessed
Andia I.Editorial, 1 - 2 -
PRP treatment effects on degenerative tendinopathy – an in vitro model study
Zhang J., Wang J.H.C.Original Article, 10 - 17 -
Impact of local anaesthetics and needle calibres used for painless PRP injections on platelet functionality
Bausset O., Magalon J., Giraudo L., Loui M.-L., Serratrice N., Frere C., Magalon G., Dignat-George F., Sabatier F.Original Article, 18 - 23 -
Sonographic findings during and after Platelet Rich Plasma injections in tendons
Abate M., Verna S., Di Gregorio P., Salini V., Schiavone C.Original Article, 29 - 34 -
Learning about PRP using cell-based models
Beitzel K., McCarthy M.B., Russell R.P., Apostolakos J., Cote M.P., Mazzocca A.D.Review Article, 38 - 45 -
Mesenchymal stem cell response to growth factor treatment and low oxygen tension in 3-dimensional construct environment
Durant T.J.S., Dyment N., McCarthy M.B.R., Cote M.P., Arciero R.A., Mazzocca A.D., Rowe D.Original Article, 45 - 51 -
Partnership between platelet-rich plasma and mesenchymal stem cells: in vitro experience
Rubio-Azpeitia E., Andia I.Review Article, 52 - 62 -
Tendon structure, disease, and imaging
Weinreb J.H., Sheth C., Apostolakos J., McCarthy M.B., Barden B., Cote M.P., Mazzocca A.D.Review Article, 66 - 73 -
In vitro evaluation of the anti-bacterial effect of two preparations of platelet rich plasma compared with cefazolin and whole blood
Intravia J., Allen D.A., Durant T.J.S., McCarthy M.B.R., Russell R., Beitzel K., Cote M.P., Dias F., Mazzocca A.D.Article, 79 - 84 -
The use of odds ratio in the large population-based studies: Warning to readers
Di Lorenzo L., Coco V., Forte F., Trinchese G.F., Forte A.M., Pappagallo M.Letter to the Editor, 90 - 92 -
Meniscal sutures with outside-in technique: our experience with a less expensive method
Calderazzi F., Violi C., Paraskevopoulos A., Schiavi P., Ceccarelli F.Letter to the Editor, 93 - 94 -
No difference at two years between all inside transtibial technique and traditional transtibial technique in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
Volpi P., Balt C., Cervellin M., Denti M., Prospero E., Morenghi E., Quaglia A.Letter to the Editor, 95 - 99