Endoscopic debridement for non-insertional Achilles tendinopathy with and without platelet-rich plasma.

ABSTRACT:

Background

When non-operative management fails to improve symptoms in patients with non-insertional Achilles tendinopathy, surgery may be required. Various open and endoscopic techniques have been proposed, and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections have been proposed as an adjunct to aid tendon healing.

Methods

Thirty-six patients with mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy were randomized to undergo endoscopic debridement alone (n = 19) or in combination with intraoperative PRP application (n = 17). Clinical outcome measures included the Visual Analogue Scale for pain, function, and satisfaction and the Victorian Institute of Sports Assessment-Achilles (VISA-A) questionnaire. Patients were followed-up at 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months after surgery. An MRI examinatio

SUBMITTER: Thermann H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10105028 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature