The Effect of Platelet Rich Plasma for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Summary

The platelet rich plasma (PRP) is a new and potential treatment for patients with kinds of musculoskeletal disorders. Although few studies have showed beneficial effect of PRP for regeneration of peripheral neuropathy in animal study, the associated study in human is rare.

Timeline

Start

2015-08

Primary completion

2017-09

Completion

2017-09

Publications

• Background Kucuk L, Gunay H, Erbas O, Kucuk U, Atamaz F, Coskunol E. Effects of platelet-rich plasma on nerve regeneration in a rat model. Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2014;48(4):449-54. doi: 10.3944/AOTT.2014.13.0029.
• Background Zheng C, Zhu Q, Liu X, Huang X, He C, Jiang L, Quan D, Zhou X, Zhu Z. Effect of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) concentration on proliferation, neurotrophic function and migration of Schwann cells in vitro. J Tissue Eng Regen Med. 2016 May;10(5):428-36. doi: 10.1002/term.1756. Epub 2013 May 31.
• Background Lichtenfels M, Colome L, Sebben AD, Braga-Silva J. Effect of Platelet Rich Plasma and Platelet Rich Fibrin on sciatic nerve regeneration in a rat model. Microsurgery. 2013 Jul;33(5):383-90. doi: 10.1002/micr.22105. Epub 2013 May 2.
• Background Park GY, Kwon DR. Platelet-rich plasma limits the nerve injury caused by 10% dextrose in the rabbit median nerve. Muscle Nerve. 2014 Jan;49(1):56-60. doi: 10.1002/mus.23863. Epub 2013 Sep 20.

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