Platelet-rich plasma versus steroids injections for greater trochanter pain syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Abstract

INTRODUCTION\nGreater trochanter pain syndrome (GTPS) is characterized by a persistent and debilitating pain around the greater trochanter. GTPS can be caused by a combination of gluteus medius or minimus tendinopathy, snapping hip or trochanteric bursitis.\n\n\nSOURCE OF DATA\nRecent published literatures identified from PubMed, EMBASE, Google Scholar, Scopus.\n\n\nAREAS OF AGREEMENT\nPlatelet rich plasma (PRP) and corticosteroids (CCS) injections are useful options to manage symptoms of GTPS.\n\n\nAREAS OF CONTROVERSY\nWhether PRP leads to superior outcomes compared to CCS injections is unclear.\n\n\nGROWING POINTS\nA systematic review and meta-analysis comparing PRP versus CCS in the management of GTPS was conducted.\n\n\nAREAS TIMELY FOR DEVELOPING RESEARCH\nPRP injections are more effective than CCS at approximately 2 years follow-up.