Table 4

Percentage decrease (mean±SD and median (IQR)) in oedema on MRI at follow-up, compared with the baseline measurements*

Platelet-rich plasma
n=26
Platelet-poor plasma
n=27
No injection
n=26
Mean±SDMedian (IQR)Mean±SDMedian (IQR)Mean±SDMedian (IQR)
Delay in days†9.7±16.74 (1–13)7.6±9.65 (2–9)12.5±18.47 (3–14)
Craniocaudal (cm)35.4±60.541 (15–65)18.5±107.641 (13–72)42.7±47.554 (23–69)
Anteroposterior (cm)35.1±62.048 (15–64)10.7±108.136 (12–66)38.7±50.052 (12–66)
Mediolateral (cm)45.2±37.443 (13–67)14.9±73.243 (-6–58)39.2±37.234 (20–69)
Volume (cm3)62.1±66.481 (59–93)9.6±217.684 (56–91)63.5±64.278 (58–94)
Cross-sectional area (%)46.8±74.769 (21–87)−10.4±206.170 (15–83)49.0±68.871 (35–86)
  • *No statistical significance was found between the three groups.

  • †As per protocol, MRI was planned at third week postinjury. Number of days delayed in MRI is presented.