Clinical Outcomes Following Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection for Plantar Plate Injuries at Midterm Follow-up

At midterm follow-up, PRP injection for plantar plate injuries was associated with significant clinical improvement and a favorable safety profile, suggesting a potential role as an intermediary treatment option between conservative management and surgery. Female sex, smoking history, and higher-grade injuries were associated with inferior outcomes, underscoring the importance of individualized patient counseling and injury severity assessment.

Source: ScienceDirect

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