The influence of sample size and gender composition on the metaanalysis conclusion of platelet-rich plasma treatment for osteoarthritis

ConclusionsAccording to the currently available data, PRP injections are beneficial for pain relief and function improvement in patients with OA. This metaanalysis, however, demonstrated that the efficacy of PRP is related to sample size and gender composition. Thus, more randomised controlled trials of high quality and larger patient size, also including gender aspects, are required to understand this phenomenon.
Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Translation - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research