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PRP reduces retear rate post arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, but is not cost-effective
May 2016
PRP reduces retear rate post arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, but is not cost-effective
Study Type:Meta analysis
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Platelet-Rich Plasma Reduces Retear Rates After Arthroscopic Repair of Small- and Medium-Sized Rotator Cuff Tears but Is Not Cost-Effective
Am J Sports Med. 2015 Dec;43(12):3071-6.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
13 randomized controlled trials investigating the effects of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in reducing re-tear rates post arthroscopic repair of rotator cuff tears were included in this analysis. The study was completed in order to determine if PRP was able to reduce re-tear rates in a cost-effective manner. While findings indicated that PRP reduced the amount of re-tears in small to medium sized tea...
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