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Use of PLG in open subacromial decompression lowers pain and improves function
May 2013
Use of PLG in open subacromial decompression lowers pain and improves function
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Exogenous application of platelet-leukocyte gel during open subacromial decompression contributes to improved patient outcome. A prospective randomized double-blind study
Eur Surg Res. 2008;40(2):203-10. Epub17998780 2007 Nov 12Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
40 patients underwent open subacromial decompression (OSD) surgery to treat impingement syndrome. During wound closure patients were randomized to either receive an injection of platelet-leukocyte gel (PLG) or not, so as to determine the impact of the PLG on recovery. Following 6 weeks of evaluation the results displayed that the healing process was significantly faster in patients who received an...
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