Does Pure Platelet-Rich Plasma Affect Postoperative Clinical Outcomes After Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair?: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Conclusion:
Patients treated with pure PRP showed no significantly improved function at 3, 6, and 24 months after arthroscopic repair compared with control patients receiving ropivacaine; however, a similar pain reduction was documented in both groups. The negative influence of smoking on the effect of pure PRP requires further investigation.

Registration:
NCT01266226 (ClinicalTrials.gov).

Source: The American Journal of Sports Medicine - July 31, 2016 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Flury, M., Rickenbacher, D., Schwyzer, H.-K., Jung, C., Schneider, M. M., Stahnke, K., Goldhahn, J., Audige, L. Tags: Shoulder, rotator cuff, Clinical assessment/Grading scales, Biologic healing enhancement Source Type: research