Clinical journal of sport medicine : official journal of the Canadian Academy of Sport Medicine
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To explore the safety and benefit from intra-articular autologous platelet lysate (PL) injection in early and intermediate knee osteoarthritis. ⋯ To the best of our knowledge, this is the first clinical study addressing the use of autologous PL as a treatment measure for knee osteoarthrosis (KOA). There are no studies published regarding the treatment of KOA by intra-articular injections of PL. The previous studies were on the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment for KOA. Platelet-rich plasma use has been in place for several years, however, a standardized protocol has not yet been established. Platelet lysate represents a safe, economical, easy to prepare, and easy to apply source of growth factors in the treatment of KOA. A head-to-head study is needed to compare PRP with PL in KOA.
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The current study examines the demographics, injury characteristics, and outcomes associated with the presence of postconcussion amnesia in young concussion clinic patients. ⋯ Amnesia presence, previous head trauma, LOC, and increased symptom severity may aid in identifying patients with a greater initial injury burden who warrant closer observation and more conservative management.