2022 AOSSM Annual Meeting Recordings with CME-Effectiveness of Hematoma Aspiration and Platelet-Rich Plasma Muscle Injections for the Treatment of Hamstring Strains in Athletes

Effectiveness of Hematoma Aspiration and Platelet-Rich Plasma Muscle Injections for the Treatment of Hamstring Strains in Athletes

Back to course

Video Transcription

Video Summary

In the video, a MSK radiologist from Jefferson in Philadelphia discusses a study on the treatment of grade 2 hamstring strains. The study involved collaborating with colleagues from Rothman and focused on finding the most effective treatment for these strains. The researcher explains how PRP (platelet-rich plasma) injections are commonly used, but the literature shows mixed results. To enhance the effectiveness of PRP, the researchers combined it with hematoma aspiration, which involves removing the fluid surrounding the sciatic nerve after a strain. The study found that athletes treated with this combined approach had a significantly shorter return to play time and a lower recurrence rate compared to those who received conservative treatment alone.

Asset Caption

Johannes Roedl, MD, PhD

Keywords

MSK radiologist

grade 2 hamstring strains

treatment study

PRP injections

hematoma aspiration