Is platelet-rich plasma an ideal biomaterial for arthroscopic rotator cuff repair? A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Is platelet-rich plasma an ideal biomaterial for arthroscopic rotator cuff repair? A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Abstract Background Recently, many authors have reported the effects of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) on rotator cuff repair. Whether PRP treatment during arthroscopic rotator cuff repair improves tendon healing rates or restores full function remains unknown. The purpose of this meta-analysis was to e...

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Main Authors: Changxu Han, Yuyan Na, Yong Zhu, Lingyue Kong, Tu Eerdun, Xuejun Yang, Yizhong Ren
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-06-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Platelet-rich plasma
Rotator cuff
Meta-analysis
Arthroscopic
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-019-1207-9

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