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Table 2 Indication for use of PRP in tendon pathologies

From: Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) as therapy for cartilage, tendon and muscle damage – German working group position statement

 

% Agreement

% Dis-agreement

Indication tendon pathologies

 The application for acute tendinopathy can be useful

82,5

2,5

 The application for chronic tendinopathy can be useful

80,0

2,5

 Intraoperative use to improve tendon healing (e.G. rotator cuff, Achilles tendon, ...) can be useful

50,0

17,5

 The application for postoperative biological improvement of healing after tendon sutures can be useful

57,5

12,5