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PRGF application following rotator cuff repair does not improve clinical outcome
March 2013
PRGF application following rotator cuff repair does not improve clinical outcome
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Plasma rich in growth factors in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: a randomized, double-blind, controlled clinical trial
Arthroscopy. 2013 Jan;29(1):2-9. doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2012.08.014Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
69 patients were randomized to evaluate the effectiveness of plasma rich in growth factors (PRGF) following arthroscopic repair of full-thickness rotator cuff tears. Patients received conventional surgery either with or with the application of PRGF after the arthroscopic procedure. The results at one year follow-up indicated that the administration of PRGF did not improve clinical outcome and tend...
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