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No clinical benefit, higher rate of AEs with PRP vs. saline for interstitial supraspinatus tears
July 2019
No clinical benefit, higher rate of AEs with PRP vs. saline for interstitial supraspinatus tears
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma for the Treatment of Interstitial Supraspinatus Tears: A Double-Blinded, Randomized Controlled Trial
Am J Sports Med. 2019 Jul;47(8):1885-1892.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
84 adult patients with symptomatic isolated interstitial supraspinatus tears were randomized to receive infiltration with platelet rich plasma (PRP) or normal saline. A total of two injections were administered separated by 1 month. The primary outcome of interest was the change in lesion volume. Secondary outcomes of interest included pain on a Visual Analog Scale (VAS), the Single Assessment Num...
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