Use of platelet-rich plasma for the treatment of refractory jumper’s knee

Giuseppe Filardo1, Elizaveta Kon1, S. Villa2, Ferruccio Vincentelli2, Pier Maria Fornasari3, Maurilio Marcacci1
1Department of Orthopedic and Sports Trauma, Biomechanics Laboratory, Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute, Bologna, Italy
2Education & Research Department Isokinetic, Bologna, Italy
3Immunohematology and Transfusion Medicine Service, Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute, Bologna, Italy

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