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Function, strength, and retear rate do not differ between PRP- and non-augmented rotator cuff repair
February 2019
Function, strength, and retear rate do not differ between PRP- and non-augmented rotator cuff repair
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:2
Platelet-rich plasma in fibrin matrix to augment rotator cuff repair: a prospective, single-blinded, randomized study with 2-year follow-up
J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2018 Sep;27(9):1553-1563. doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2018.05.003Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
72 patients with a full-thickness rotator cuff tear and scheduled for arthroscopic double-row repair were randomized to have their surgery either augmented or not augmented with sutured platelet-rich plasma in a fibrin matrix (PRPFM). Patients were followed up at 6 months for retear rate on MRI, and at 6 and 24 months for outcomes related to patient reported function and shoulder strength. No sign...
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