title: Exuberant inflammatory reaction as a side effect of platelet-rich plasma injection in treating one case of tendinopathy.
abstract: Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) contains a large number of growth factors, which may enhance tendon healing processes. Local injection of PRP represents a relatively new treatment for tendinopathies. To date, no side effects have been reported after injection of PRP to treat tendinopathy. We report a case of exuberant inflammatory reaction after 1 injection of PRP to treat jumper's knee in a 35-year-old male type 1 diabetic patient. Injections of PRP should be proposed only after careful consideration in cases of patients with morbidity risks linked to insulin-dependent diabetes.
authors.affiliation: *Physical Medicine and Sport Traumatology Service, Motility Sciences Department, University Hospital of Liège, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium; †Infectious Diseases Service, University Hospital of Liège, Liège, Belgium; and ‡Clinical Chemistry Service, University Hospital of Liège, Liège, Belgium.
authors.forename: Jean-François
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Kaux
authors.forename: Jean-Louis
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Croisier
authors.forename: Philippe
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Léonard
authors.forename: Caroline
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Le Goff
authors.forename: Jean-Michel
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Crielaard
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000150:complications; D004487:Edema / Q000209:etiology; D004890:Erythema / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007249:Inflammation / Q000209:etiology*; D007270:Injections, Intra-Articular / Q000009:adverse effects; D008297:Male; D017847:Patellar Ligament / Q000293:injuries*; D053657:Platelet-Rich Plasma; D052256:Tendinopathy / Q000628:therapy*