Prolotherapy in the Treatment of Sports-Related Tendinopathies: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.

ABSTRACT:

Background

As sports have increased in popularity, the incidence of tendinopathy has also grown dramatically. Nonoperative techniques and treatments used to address these pathologies continue to evolve and improve. One such treatment, prolotherapy (PrT), has become increasingly popular and may provide patients with an alternative nonoperative treatment option.

Purpose

To review high-quality randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that analyzed PrT treatments for the most common tendinopathies. Specifically, this review aims to provide meaningful data regarding methods and outcomes for each condition treated and guide professionals who are considering PrT as a treatment option.

Study design

Systematic review; Level of evidence, 2.

Methods

All RCTs published in Engli

SUBMITTER: Capotosto S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11536850 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature