Journal article
Impact of Platelet-Rich Plasma on Arthroscopic Repair of Small- to Medium-Sized Rotator Cuff Tears
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Increased interest in using platelet-rich plasma (PRP) as an augment to rotator cuff repair warrants further investigation, particularly in smaller rotator cuff tears.
PURPOSE: To examine the effectiveness of PRP application in improving perioperative pain and function and promoting healing at 6 months after arthroscopic repair of small- or medium-sized rotator cuff tears.
Authors
Holtby R; Christakis M; Maman E; MacDermid JC; Dwyer T; Athwal GS; Faber K; Theodoropoulos J; Woodhouse LJ; Razmjou H
Journal
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, Vol. 4, No. 9,
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Publication Date
September 1, 2016
DOI
10.1177/2325967116665595
ISSN
2325-9671