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ISAKOS2017: PRP improves 6-mo outcome in conservative treatment of partial rotator cuff tear

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July 2017

ISAKOS2017: PRP improves 6-mo outcome in conservative treatment of partial rotator cuff tear

Vol: 6| Issue: 7| Number:26| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:N/A
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

Effectiveness of ultrasound-guided platelet-rich plasma injection in conservative treatment of symptomatic partial supraspinatus tear

Contributing Authors:
N Maffulli A Del Buono L Osti L Massari R Osti

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44 patients with a small (<1.0cm), partial-thickness, interstitial tear of the supraspinatus tendon were allocated to a standardized physical therapy program and randomized to treatment with or without the addition of three platelet rich plasma injections. Patients were followed-up at 3 and 6 months on the Shoulder Pain and Disability Index. At 6 months, SPADI scores were significantly lower in th...

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