The Effect of Platelet Rich Plasma on Partial Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Summary

Randomized controlled trial examining platelet rich plasma versus corticosteroid injection in partial thickness rotator cuff tears or tendinopathy.

Timeline

Start

2015-03-13

Primary completion

2019-06-06

Completion

2019-06-06

Publications

• Background Kwong CA, Woodmass JM, Gusnowski EM, Bois AJ, Leblanc J, More KD, Lo IKY. Platelet-Rich Plasma in Patients With Partial-Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears or Tendinopathy Leads to Significantly Improved Short-Term Pain Relief and Function Compared With Corticosteroid Injection: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial. Arthroscopy. 2021 Feb;37(2):510-517. doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2020.10.037. Epub 2020 Oct 28.

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