PRP Injections to treat ankle osteoarthritis

Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections to treat ankle osteoarthritis

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This study found that PRP injections

did not improve ankle symptoms or function

compared to placebo injections over a period of 52 weeks.

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Keywords: ankle osteoarthritis, platelet-rich plasma, sports medicine, orthopaedic sports medicine, osteoarthritis

Analysis: This study aimed to assess the efficacy of PRP injections for ankle osteoarthritis over a 52-week period.  The study was a randomized controlled trial with 100 participants who were randomly assigned to receive either PRP injections or placebo injections. The researchers found no significant differences between the two groups in terms of pain, function, or quality of life.  Therefore, the study concluded that PRP injections did not improve symptoms and function in patients with ankle osteoarthritis compared to placebo injections

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