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ISAKOS2017: PRP demonstrates no significant effect on clinical outcome following rotator cuff repair
July 2017
ISAKOS2017: PRP demonstrates no significant effect on clinical outcome following rotator cuff repair
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:N/A
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
A double blinded prospective randomized controlled trial of a single injection of PRP versus saline following rotator cuff repair
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Synopsis
89 patients scheduled for arthroscopic rotator cuff repair were randomized to an injection of either platelet rich plasma or saline at 7-10 days postoperatively. Patients were assessed using clinical outcome scores and tendon healing MRI. At 12 months, no significant differences between groups were noted in any clinical score or in retear rate.
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