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Table 2 Indications for use of orthobiologics a (n = 67)

From: Orthobiologics and hyaluronic acid usage in the Netherlands: an electronic survey of 265 orthopaedic surgeons and sports physicians

 

n (%)

Shoulder

Omarthrosis

9 (13,4)

Peroperative during cuff repair

4 (6,0)

Rotator cuff tendinopathy

4 (6,0)

Subacromial bursitis

1 (1,5)

Pseudoarthrosis / non-union repair

1 (1,5)

Elbow

Lateral epicondylitis

19 (28,4)

Medial epicondylitis

12 (17,9)

Biceps tendinopathy

7 (10,5)

Collateral ulnar ligamentum

6 (9,0)

Elbow arthrosis

1 (1,5)

Hip

Osteoarthritis of the hip

4 (6,0)

Avascular necrosis femur head

1 (1,5)

Gluteal tendinopathy

1 (1,5)

Hip impingement

1 (1,5)

Knee

Osteoarthritis of the knee

63 (94,0)

Jumper’s knee

15 (22,4)

During ACL reconstruction

5 (7,5)

During cartilage transplant

1 (1,5)

Osteochondral defect

1 (1,5)

Bursitis

1 (1,5)

Foot/Ankle

Achilles tendinopathy

13 (19,4)

Plantar fasciitis

12 (17,9)

Ankle arthrosis

3 (4,5)

Osteochondral defect

3 (4,5)

During Achilles tendon repair

1 (1,5)

Other

Non-union treatment

3 (4,5)

Chronic osteomyelitis treatment

1 (1,5)

  1. a Multiple answers possible