Table 4

Oedema on MRI at return to play*

PRP (n=33)Placebo (n=30)Between-group difference (95% CI)
Cross sectional area, % of total muscle15±2214±201 (−9 to 12)
Longitudinal length, cm5.3±5.25.5±5.4−0.2 (−2.8 to 2.4)
  • *Plus–minus values are means±SD.

  • PRP, platelet-rich plasma.