Journal of Sports Medicine & Doping Studies

Amit Katharani

Publications

• Research Article
  Functional Outcome of Percutaneous Needling Tenotomy with Autologous Platelet Rich Plasma Injection in Recalcitrant Tendinopathies
  Author(s): Madhan Jeyaraman, Ramesh R, Kartavya Chaudhari, Vikash Lakhmania, Amit Katharani and Preethi SelvarajMadhan Jeyaraman, Ramesh R, Kartavya Chaudhari, Vikash Lakhmania, Amit Katharani and Preethi Selvaraj
  
  Background: Chronic musculoskeletal diseases are the most common cause of severe long-term pain and physical disability. Tendinopathy is a difficult problem requiring lengthy management, and patients often respond poorly to treatment. Tendinopathy causes substantial morbidity during sporting or working activities. The new theory of tendon regeneration has been focused on the role of growth factors in the platelets and the development of different therapeutic strategies and protocols in the treatment of chronic tendinopathy.Objectives: To evaluate the efficacy and functional outcome of percutaneous needling tenotomy with autologous platelet rich plasma injection in recalcitrant tendinopathies.Methods: After excluding the patients who failed to satisfy the study protocol, the remaining 184 cases (achilles, patellar and rotat.. Read More»
  

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