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Leukocyte-poor PRP may improve outcomes following arthroscopy for knee osteoarthritis
October 2015
Leukocyte-poor PRP may improve outcomes following arthroscopy for knee osteoarthritis
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:2
Does intraoperative application of leukocyte-poor platelet-rich plasma during arthroscopy for knee degeneration affect postoperative pain, function and quality of life? A 12-month randomized controlled double-blind trial
Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2015 Jul;135(7):971-7.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Fifty eight patients with osteoarthritis (OA) were randomized to receive arthroscopic treatment with or without intra-operative leukocyte-poor platelet-rich plasma (LP-PRP) injection. The goal of this study was to determine if there were any benefits to the added PRP intervention in terms of pain, function, or quality of life. The primary outcome of interest was pain as measured at 6 months after...
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