Table 1.
Overview of the selected studies. (ABI – Autologus blood injection, PRP – Platelet Rich Plasma)
| Author | Year | Study design | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mi et al | 2017 | Meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials | + for PRP at 6 months (Steroid group had better initial results which declined subsequently) |
| Arirachakaran et al | 2016 | Network Meta-analysis and systematic review PRP vs steroid vs ABI |
+ for PRP |
| Palacio et al | 2016 | PRP vs steroid | Equivocal |
| Gautam et al | 2015 | PRP vs steroid | + for both PRP and steroid initially (Steroid group worsened after 6 months) |
| Khaliq A | 2015 | PRP vs steroid | + for PRP |
| Lebiedziński et al | 2015 | PRP vs steroid | + for PRP at one year |
| Yadav R | 2015 | PRP vs steroid | + for PRP at 3 months |
| Behera P | 2015 | PRP vs steroid | + for PRP at 3 months (Steroid group had better initial results which declined subsequently) |
| Krogh et al | 2013 | PRP vs steroids vs saline | Equivocal |
| Mishra et al | 2012 | PRP vs controls | + for PRP at 6 months |
| Gosens et al | 2011 | PRP vs steroids | + for PRP at 2 years (Steroid group had better initial results which declined subsequently) |
| Peerbooms | 2010 | PRP vs steroid injection | + for PRP at one year (Steroid group had better initial results which declined subsequently) |
| Raeissadat et al | 2014 | PRP vs ABI | Equivocal |
| Thanasas | 2011 | PRP vs ABI | Equivocal (PRP gave faster relief) |
| Creaney | 2011 | PRP vs ABI | Equivocal (equal efficacy) |