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PRP does not affect clinical outcome of acromioplasty in rotator cuff tendinopathy
March 2016
PRP does not affect clinical outcome of acromioplasty in rotator cuff tendinopathy
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection With Arthroscopic Acromioplasty for Chronic Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Am J Sports Med. 2015 Dec;43(12):2891-7Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
60 patients with rotator cuff tendinopathy (subacromial impingement or partial thickness tear) were randomized to receive arthroscopic acromioplasty with or without an additional injection of platelet-rich plasma (PRP). The purpose of this randomized controlled trial was to assess whether PRP injection affected clinical outcomes and histological tissue characteristics. The results displayed no sig...
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