
Platelet-rich plasma injections have no effect on chronic rotator cuff tendinopathy

Platelet-rich plasma injections have no effect on chronic rotator cuff tendinopathy
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections in the Treatment of Chronic Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy: A Randomized Controlled Trial With 1-Year Follow-up
Am J Sports Med. 2013 Nov;41(11):2609-16Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
40 patients, between the ages of 18 and 70 years, with pain in the shoulder and rotator cuff tendinosis or partial tendon tear, were randomly assigned into 1 of 2 groups to compare a subacromial injection of platelet-rich plasma to a placebo injection of saline in terms of pain and shoulder function, 1 year after injection. Both procedures were performed in conjunction with a supervised exercise p...
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