Peter R Henning1, Benjamin J Grear2. 1. Campbell Clinic Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Biomedical Engineering, University of Tennessee, 1400 S. Germantown Rd, Germantown, 38138, TN, USA. 2. Campbell Clinic Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Biomedical Engineering, University of Tennessee, 1400 S. Germantown Rd, Germantown, 38138, TN, USA. bgrear@campbellclinic.com.
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Platelet-rich plasma has become an increasingly popular treatment option within the orthopedic community to biologically enhance and stimulate difficult-to-heal musculoskeletal tissues. This review evaluates the recent literature on platelet-rich plasma use in the treatment of foot and ankle pathologies. RECENT FINDINGS: Recent literature has demonstrated platelet-rich plasma to have a possible benefit in the treatment of Achilles pathology, chronic plantar fasciitis, osteochondral lesions of the talus, ankle osteoarthritis, and diabetic foot ulcers. However, given the lack of standardization of platelet-rich plasma preparations and protocols and the predominance of low-quality studies, no definitive treatment indications exist. Platelet-rich plasma is a promising treatment option, but at present, there is only limited clinical evidence supporting its use in foot and ankle applications.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Platelet-rich plasma has become an increasingly popular treatment option within the orthopedic community to biologically enhance and stimulate difficult-to-heal musculoskeletal tissues. This review evaluates the recent literature on platelet-rich plasma use in the treatment of foot and ankle pathologies. RECENT FINDINGS: Recent literature has demonstrated platelet-rich plasma to have a possible benefit in the treatment of Achilles pathology, chronic plantar fasciitis, osteochondral lesions of the talus, ankle osteoarthritis, and diabetic foot ulcers. However, given the lack of standardization of platelet-rich plasma preparations and protocols and the predominance of low-quality studies, no definitive treatment indications exist. Platelet-rich plasma is a promising treatment option, but at present, there is only limited clinical evidence supporting its use in foot and ankle applications.
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Achilles; Foot and ankle; Orthobiologics; PRP; Platelet-rich plasma
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