Which treatments are most effective for common tendinopathies? A systematic review and network meta-analysis protocol.

The purpose of the present systematic review and network meta-analysis is to compare the effectiveness of different treatment classes across a range of tendinopathies and outcomes to better establish a treatment hierarchy. Where sufficient data are obtained, the potential for covariates including patient demographics and condition specifics (e.g. symptom severity) to explain statistical heterogeneity will be explored.