title: Reflections about the optimisation of the treatment of tendinopathies with PRP.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  platelet-rich plasma (PRP) infiltration represents a recent therapy for chronic tendinopathies. However, in the literature, this treatment remains controversial.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  we suggest some ideas for improving this treatment.
  
  
  METHODS
  these suggestions were based on a review of published studies and our clinical experience.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  optimizing the technique for PRP collection is paramount. Different risk factors must be corrected before infiltration and chronic tendinopathies must be carefully selected. Finally, post-infiltration rehabilitation remains absolutely critical. Standardization of the use of PRP remains necessary in order to optimize the results.
authors: Department of Physical Medicine and Sports Traumatology, CHU Liège, Belgium ; Department of Pluridisciplinary Medicine and Sports Traumatology (SPORTS ), CHU Liège, Belgium ; Department of Motricity Sciences, University of Liège, Allée des Sports, Belgium.
authors: Jean-François
authors: JF
authors: Kaux
authors: Centre for Biology and Sports Medicine, Pau, France.
authors: Marc
authors: M
authors: Bouvard
authors: Laboratory Hematology Department, University of Liège, University Hospital Sart-Tilman, Liège, Belgium.
authors: Christelle
authors: C
authors: Lecut
authors: Laboratory of Thrombosis and Haemostasis, GIGA - Cardiovascular Sciences, University of Liège, Belgium.
authors: Cécile
authors: C
authors: Oury
authors: Laboratory Hematology Department, University of Liège, University Hospital Sart-Tilman, Liège, Belgium.
authors: André
authors: A
authors: Gothot
authors: Unidad de Cirugía Artroscópica, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain.
authors: Mikel
authors: M
authors: Sanchez
authors: Department of Physical Medicine and Sports Traumatology, CHU Liège, Belgium ; Department of Pluridisciplinary Medicine and Sports Traumatology (SPORTS ), CHU Liège, Belgium ; Department of Motricity Sciences, University of Liège, Allée des Sports, Belgium.
authors: Jean-Michel
authors: JM
authors: Crielaard
keywords: PRP; optimization; platelet-rich plasma; rehabilitation