Biologic Treatments for Hip Disorders: A Focus On Platelet-Rich Plasma

The purpose of this systematic review was to assess the role of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in the treatment of various hip conditions (e.g. avascular necrosis, osteoarthritis, femoroacetabular impingement, labral tears). The Medline, Embase, and PubMed databases were searched on August 5, 2015 for English-language studies that addressed PRP use in any hip condition. The studies were systematically screened by two reviewers and data abstracted in duplicate. There were 11 eligible studies (five randomized controlled trials, one prospective comparative study, two case series, and three case reports) reporting on 765 patients.
Source: Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Source Type: research