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Články z PhysOrgNewer treatment for Achilles tendon disorder does not appear to be effective

12. 1 2010 (23:40)

An apparently increasingly used treatment method for a type of Achilles tendon disorder that includes injection of platelet-rich plasma into the tendon does not appear to result in greater improvement in pain or activity compared to placebo, according to results of a preliminary study published in the January 13 issue of JAMA.