Platelet-rich plasma versus corticosteroid injection for treatment of trigger finger: study protocol for a prospective randomized triple-blind placebo-controlled trial

Platelet-rich plasma versus corticosteroid injection for treatment of trigger finger: study protocol for a prospective randomized triple-blind placebo-controlled trial

Abstract Background Trigger finger is a common hand disorder that limits finger range of motion and causes pain and snapping of the affected finger. Trigger finger is caused by an imbalance of the tendon sheath and the flexor tendon. The initial treatment is generally a local corticosteroid injectio...

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Main Authors: Samuli Aspinen, Panu H. Nordback, Turkka Anttila, Susanna Stjernberg-Salmela, Jorma Ryhänen, Jussi Kosola
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-11-01
Series:Trials
Subjects:
Clinical trial
Platelet-rich plasma
Trigger finger
Trigger thumb
Stenosing tenosynovitis
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-020-04907-w

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-020-04907-w

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