Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome and the Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections: A Systematic Review

October 2024 in “ Cureus ”

Hamza Ahmed, Muhammad Yasir Tarar, Aizaz Khalid, Numan Shah, Aima Gilani, M. Khalid Ijaz

Studysummary This review suggests that platelet-rich plasma injections may be an effective treatment for greater trochanteric pain syndrome, but emphasizes the need for more high-quality trials to confirm these findings.

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