Vol. 3 No. 7 (2023)
Health Technology Reviews

Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections for Chronic Tendinopathies in the Upper Extremities

Published July 28, 2023

Key Messages

  • Findings from evidence syntheses describing the comparative clinical effectiveness of platelet-rich plasma injection (PRPi) in the treatment of chronic tendinopathies of the upper extremities were variable.
  • Whereas findings describing function showed no clear demonstration of effect, some findings describing pain suggested there may be potential for a benefit of PRPi with higher concentrations of leukocytes or longer durations of follow-up.
  • Lack of a clear demonstration of the comparative clinical effectiveness of PRPi in chronic tendinopathies of the upper extremities does not currently support decision-making in favour of its use.