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15. Improvement in Pain with Platelets Rich Plasma for Management of De Quervain's Tenosynovitis

Hafiz Muhammad Abid Hasan1, Muhammad Ammar Naqvi1, M. Saif-ur-Rehman1, M. Zeb Khan1, Zahid Shafiq2 and Muhammad Tahir Yusuf2

 

ABSTRACT

 

Objective: To assess the percentage improvement in pain with platelets rich plasma (PRP) for management of de Quervain's tenosynovitis.

 

Study Design: Descriptive Case series study.

 

Place and Duration of the Study: This study was conducted at the Department of Orthopedics, Sughra Shafi Medical Complex, Narowal from March 2019 to September 2019.

 

Material and Methods: A total of 96 patients who fulfilled the selection criteria were included. Demographic profile was obtained. Then, patients were given Intra-lesional PRP injection. Patients were followed-up in OPD for 30 days. After 15 days of first injection, 2nd injection was given and patients further followed-up till 30 days from inclusion. After 30 days, patients were evaluated for decrease in pain and improvement. Percentage improvement was noted.

 

Results: The mean age was 48.62±10.86 years. There were 54 (56.25%) males while 42 (43.75%) females. Left side was involved in 57 (59.38%) patients while in 39 (40.63%) patients, right side was involved. The mean duration of De Quervain tenosynovitis was 3.51±1.75months. At baseline, the mean pain score was 7.89±1.65. After treatment, the mean pain score was 3.77±2.09. There was significant decrease in pain score with PRP injections.

 

Conclusion: There is >50% decrease in pain with PRP injection in patients having moderate to severe pain of De Quervain tenosynovitis.

 

Key Words: De Quervain's tenosynovitis, platelets rich plasma, percentage improvement, pain score.

 

Citation of article: Hasan HMA, Naqvi MA, Saif-ur-Rehman M, Khan MZ, Shafiq Z, Yusuf MT. Improvement in Pain with Platelets Rich Plasma for Management of De Quervain's Tenosynovitis. Med Forum 2021;32(1):59-63.