2021 Annual Meeting Shoulder Access Pass-Platelet Rich Plasma in Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: Clinical and Radiological Results of a Prospective RCT Study at 10-year Follow-up

Platelet Rich Plasma in Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: Clinical and Radiological Results of a Prospective RCT Study at 10-year Follow-up

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This 10-year follow-up study evaluated platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair through a randomized controlled trial with 53 patients. Results showed no long-term clinical or radiological benefits of PRP, though early postoperative pain was modestly reduced. Tendon integrity correlated with greater strength but did not impact clinical scores. Limitations included patient drop-out, older patient age, and operator-dependent ultrasound assessments. The authors conclude that despite PRP's limited impact, enhancing tendon repair to maintain tendon integrity is crucial for improving long-term outcomes and reducing re-tears following rotator cuff surgery.

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Dr. Riccardo Compagnoni

Keywords

platelet-rich plasma

rotator cuff repair

randomized controlled trial

tendon integrity

long-term outcomes