Effect of Platelet-rich Fibrin on Rotator Cuff Repair

Summary

The objective of this study was to prospectively evaluate the influence of local application of Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF) on the functional outcome and integrity of the arthroscopically repaired tendons in patients with massive tears of the rotator cuff.

Timeline

Start

2007-05

Primary completion

2009-05

Completion

2011-06

Publications

• Background Jo CH, Kim JE, Yoon KS, Lee JH, Kang SB, Lee JH, Han HS, Rhee SH, Shin S. Does platelet-rich plasma accelerate recovery after rotator cuff repair? A prospective cohort study. Am J Sports Med. 2011 Oct;39(10):2082-90. doi: 10.1177/0363546511413454. Epub 2011 Jul 7.
• Background Randelli P, Arrigoni P, Ragone V, Aliprandi A, Cabitza P. Platelet rich plasma in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: a prospective RCT study, 2-year follow-up. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2011 Jun;20(4):518-28. doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2011.02.008.
• Background Castricini R, Longo UG, De Benedetto M, Panfoli N, Pirani P, Zini R, Maffulli N, Denaro V. Platelet-rich plasma augmentation for arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: a randomized controlled trial. Am J Sports Med. 2011 Feb;39(2):258-65. doi: 10.1177/0363546510390780. Epub 2010 Dec 15.
• Results Barber FA, Hrnack SA, Snyder SJ, Hapa O. Rotator cuff repair healing influenced by platelet-rich plasma construct augmentation. Arthroscopy. 2011 Aug;27(8):1029-35. doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2011.06.010.

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