Department of Clinical Investigations, Womack Army Medical Center, Fort Bragg, NC, USA
Case Report
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection in Extensor Tendon in Proximal Interphalangeal Joint for Pain and Sensitivity
Author(s): Charl H. Woo*, Christine M. Olanrewaju, Jose J. Diaz, Joseph E. Mouhanna, Kathryn M. Nelson and Cristóbal S. Berry-Cabán
Chronic tendon injury can cause notable impact to a patient’s physical function. Regenerative platelet rich plasma
(PRP) injections have been utilized to treat a multitude of chronic musculoskeletal tendon injuries over the years,
with generally positive results. To date, there have been no case reports of platelet rich plasma injections to the finger
extensor tendons or collateral ligaments. Our case reviews the clinical course and outcome experienced by a 32-yearold
Asian American male suffering from chronic right middle finger pain and sensitivity near the proximal
interphalangeal (PIP) joint resulting from sequelae of prior laceration injury. Despite intense efforts with occupational
therapy, the patient’s pain failed to resolve after two years. A single PRP injection under ultrasound guidance was
trialed, and subsequent to treatment, the patient&.. View more»