A double blind randomised control trial investigating the efficacy of platelet rich plasma versus placebo for the treatment of greater trochanteric pain syndrome (the HIPPO trial): a protocol for a randomised clinical trial

A double blind randomised control trial investigating the efficacy of platelet rich plasma versus placebo for the treatment of greater trochanteric pain syndrome (the HIPPO trial): a protocol for a randomised clinical trial

Abstract Background Greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS) is a painful condition characterised by pain around the greater trochanter usually affecting middle-aged women. The majority of patients will improve with conservative management such as physiotherapy and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory d...

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Main Authors: Eshan Oderuth, Mohammed Ali, Ismael Atchia, Ajay Malviya
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-09-01
Series:Trials
Subjects:
Greater trochanteric pain syndrome
Trochanteric bursitis
Gluteus medius tendinopathy
Platelet-rich plasma
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13063-018-2907-x

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