Effect of platelet-rich plasma in the treatment of patellar tendinopathy

Abstract

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the therapeutic effect of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections in the treatment of Patellar Tendinopathy. Methods: The study group comprised of 39 patients comprising mainly athletes with patellar tendinopathy for more than 6 months. PRP was obtained from the patients’ own blood and injected in a single dose. Peppering technique was used for injecting the doses in the patients. Results were calculated using pre-injection and post-injection Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and Victorian Institute of Sport Assessment (Patellar, VISA-P) at baseline, 6 weeks and 6 months. Results: All patients enrolled in the study completed a 6 month follow-up. There were no complaints of any side-effects to the administered platelet-rich plasma. No infection or any other complications were reported at the end of 3 months. The outcome was seen in terms of VAS and VISA-P. Conclusion: PRP therapy proves to be effective in relieving pain in a long term for treatment of Patellar Tendinopathy.