Shoulder: Rotator Cuff

Does Platelet-Rich Plasma Accelerate Recovery After Rotator Cuff Repair? A Prospective Cohort Study

Jo CH, Kim JE, Yoon KS, et al (Seoul Natl Univ College of Medicine, Korea) Am J Sports Med 39:2082-2090, 2011^§

Abstract

Background

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has been recently used to enhance and accelerate the healing of musculoskeletal injuries and diseases, but evidence is still lacking, especially on its effects after rotator cuff repair.

Hypothesis

Platelet-rich plasma accelerates recovery after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair in pain relief, functional outcome, overall satisfaction, and enhanced structural integrity of repaired tendon.

Study Design

Cohort study; Level of evidence, 2.

Methods

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