Use of Platelet-Rich Plasma for the Treatment of Acetabular Labral Tear of the Hip: A Pilot Study.

Use of Platelet-Rich Plasma for the Treatment of Acetabular Labral Tear of the Hip: A Pilot Study. - 2019

CONCLUSIONS: Ultrasound-guided injection of PRP holds promise as an emerging, minimally-invasive technique toward symptom relief, reducing pain, and improving function in patients with hip labral tears. DESIGN: Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval was gained for a prospective study of eight patients (N=8), who have previously failed conservative management, to receive ultrasound-guided injection of PRP at the site of hip labrum tear. We assessed pain reduction and functional ability at baseline, and then 2, 6, and 8 weeks after injection, using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and Harris Hip Score (HHS), respectively. OBJECTIVE: This study aims to assess whether ultrasound guided injection of platelet rich plasma (PRP) can safely and effectively treat symptoms associated with acetabular hip labral tears. RESULTS: Statistically significant differences in HHS were seen two (86.5 +/- 10.8, p<0.01), six (88.0 +/- 10.7) p<0.01), and eight weeks (92.1 +/- 11.6, p<0.01) after injection as compared to baseline (76.0 +/- 13.4). Corresponding improvements were seen in VAS two (1.0, p<0.01 at rest, 2.5, p<0.01 with activity), six (0.9, p<0.01 at rest, 2.3, p<0.01 with activity), and eight weeks (0.5, p<0.01 at rest, 1.3, p<0.01 with activity) compared to baseline (3.8 at rest, 5.4 with activity).


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*Acetabulum/in [Injuries]
*Hip Injuries/th [Therapy]
*Plasmapheresis/mt [Methods]
*Platelet-Rich Plasma
*Ultrasonography, Interventional/mt [Methods]
Adult
Disability Evaluation
Female
Hip Joint
Humans
Injections, Intra-Articular
Male
Middle Aged
Pain Measurement
Pilot Projects
Prospective Studies
Treatment Outcome


MedStar National Rehabilitation Network


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