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Platelet rich plasma for rotator cuff tears
May 2013
Platelet rich plasma for rotator cuff tears
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Platelet rich plasma in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: A prospective RCT study, 2-year follow-up
J Shoulder Elbow Surg (2011) 20, 518-528.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
53 patients undergoing shoulder arthroscopy for complete rotator cuff tears were randomized to receive either intraoperative platelet-rich plasma (PRP) application or control (standard surgery without PRP), in order to test the hypothesis that PRP can improve tendon healing in these patients. Short-term functional recovery and pain was improved in the PRP group, but differences were not significan...
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