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Systematic Review

The effect of platelet-rich plasma injection on chronic Achilles tendinopathy and acute Achilles tendon rupture

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Pages 339-349 | Received 08 Apr 2021, Accepted 18 Jun 2021, Published online: 04 Aug 2021

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