The effectiveness of percutaneous ultrasound-guided needle tenotomy compared to alternative treatments for chronic tendinopathy: a systematic review.

Firoozeh Shomal ZadehMehrzad ShafieiNastaran HosseiniEhsan AlipourHoiwan CheungMajid Chalian

Published in: Skeletal radiology (2022)

PUNT is an effective treatment technique for chronic tendinopathy and should be considered when non-invasive treatments have failed. Effects of PRP and SI are transient and dissipate over time and do not contribute to long-term outcome.

Keyphrases

ultrasound guided
platelet rich plasma
fine needle aspiration
randomized controlled trial
systematic review
rotator cuff
minimally invasive
drug induced
radiofrequency ablation