Platelet-rich plasma versus corticosteroid injections for carpal tunnel syndrome
JOURNAL OF PLASTIC SURGERY AND HAND SURGERY, vol.51, no.5, pp.301-305, 2017 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 51 Issue: 5
- Publication Date: 2017
- Doi Number: 10.1080/2000656x.2016.1260025
- Journal Name: JOURNAL OF PLASTIC SURGERY AND HAND SURGERY
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.301-305
- Keywords: Boston questionnaire, carpal tunnel syndrome, nerve healing, platelet-rich plasma, nerve conduction study, NERVE REGENERATION, GROWTH-FACTOR, MEDIAN NERVE, RAT MODEL, MUSCULOSKELETAL, SEVERITY, INJURIES
- Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Background: Platelet-rich plasma therapy has the potential to promote peripheral nerve regeneration through the autologous supply of growth factors. Therefore, this study aimed to compare the effects of platelet-rich plasma injections with the effects of corticosteroid injections in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome.