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Platelet rich plasma reduced retear rates in large rotator cuff repairs
January 2014
Platelet rich plasma reduced retear rates in large rotator cuff repairs
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Platelet-rich plasma for arthroscopic repair of large to massive rotator cuff tears: a randomized, single-blind, parallel-group trial
Am J Sports Med. 2013 Oct;41(10):2240-8Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
48 patients with large to massive rotator cuff tears and who underwent surgical repair were included in this study to determine whether platelet rich plasma (PRP) can be integrated into operational procedures as a method of reducing retears. Patients underwent arthroscopic repair using a suture bridge technique whenever possible with or without the addition of PRP. Retear rates were reduced with P...
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