Platelet rich plasma in arthroscopically repaired rotator cuff muscle: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
10.35460/2546-1621.2018-0047
- Author:
Patrick Henry LORENZO
1
;
Jeremy James C MUNJI
2
Author Information
1. University of Santo Tomas Hospital, Orthopaedics
2. Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Santo Tomas
- Publication Type:Meta-Analysis
- MeSH:
Platelet-Rich Plasma;
Rotator Cuff;
Forelimb
- From:
Journal of Medicine University of Santo Tomas
2019;3(1):295-302
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Background:Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has been
used as a biologic augmenter in arthroscopically repaired rotator cuff muscle. The objective of this meta-analysis is to compare the clinical and structural
outcomes of patients with and without PRP supplementation in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair.
Methods :A systematic search in different online
databases was done to evaluate studies involving
PRP supplementation in arthroscopically repaired rotator cuff muscle, reviewing the re-tear rates, pain
scale and functional shoulder scores in groups with
and without PRP supplementation.
Results:Six studies were eligible for the meta-analysis. Arthroscopically repaired rotator cuff with PRP
supplementation showed statistically better clinical
and structural outcomes compared to the group who
did not receive supplementation.
Conclusion:PRP as a biologic augmenter can decrease the re-tear rates as well as pain scale and can
improve the functional shoulder scores of patients
with arthroscopically repaired rotator cuff muscle.
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