Orthobiologics: Diagnosis and Treatment of Common Tendinopathies
Katherine D. Van Schaik, Kenneth S. Lee
Abstract
Orthobiologics, including platelet-rich plasma, prolotherapy, and mesenchymal stem cells, are seeing increasing use in the treatment of osteoarthritis (OA), muscle injury, and tendinopathy. This article reviews the biology and applications of orthobiologics in tendons, muscles, and joints, and focuses on platelet-rich plasma (PRP). Clinical evidence-based literature related to the use of PRP in the treatment of rotator cuff injury, lateral epicondylosis, Achilles tendinopathy, plantar fasciitis, knee OA, and acute muscle injury are discussed.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineTendinopathyProlotherapyPlantar fasciitisPlatelet-rich plasmaOsteoarthritisTendonitisRotator cuffPhysical therapyTendonSurgeryPathologyInternal medicinePlateletAlternative medicineShoulder Injury and TreatmentTendon Structure and TreatmentPeriodontal Regeneration and Treatments