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No effect of PRP on retear rate, function or pain after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair
April 2015
No effect of PRP on retear rate, function or pain after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair
Study Type:Meta analysis
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:2
Platelet-Rich Plasma in Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Arthroscopy. 2015 Jan;31(1):125-35.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
8 randomized controlled trials were included in this meta-analysis evaluating the efficacy of platelet-rich plasma on patients undergoing arthroscopic full-thickness rotator cuff repair. Rate of retear, incidence of complications and functional outcomes, including pain, strength and range of motion were assessed. The results of this analysis demonstrated no apparent benefit of platelet-rich plasma...
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