Abstract
Tendinopathy of the gluteal tendons is the most prevalent of all lower limb tendinopathies causing high levels of dysfunction. Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is made from autologous whole blood by centrifugation to create a concentrate containing growth factors.
This thesis investigated the biological profile of PRP and it's clinical efficacy for the treatment of gluteal tendinopathy. The outcome showed the cellular and biochemical make-up of the PRP affect the outcome in the management of gluteal tendinopathy; and PRP is effective in the treatment of symptomatic chronic gluteal tendinopathy.
This thesis investigated the biological profile of PRP and it's clinical efficacy for the treatment of gluteal tendinopathy. The outcome showed the cellular and biochemical make-up of the PRP affect the outcome in the management of gluteal tendinopathy; and PRP is effective in the treatment of symptomatic chronic gluteal tendinopathy.
Original language | English |
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Qualification | Doctor of Philosophy |
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Award date | 18 Apr 2018 |
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Publication status | Unpublished - 2017 |