Please read Dr. Ryan’s article in Arthroscopy – Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery titled, “Platelet-Rich Product Supplementation in Rotator Cuff Repair Reduces Retear Rates and Improves Clinical Outcomes: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.“
The purpose of this study was to conduct a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis to investigate the clinical and imaging outcomes of all 4 types of platelet-rich therapies (pure platelet-rich plasma [P-PRP], leukocyte and platelet-rich plasma, pure platelet-rich fibrin, and leukocyte and platelet-rich fibrin) in rotator cuff repairs. To read the full article.
Platelet-Rich Product Supplementation in Rotator Cuff Repair Reduces Retear Rates and Improves Clinical Outcomes: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Ryan J, Imbergamo C, Sudah S, Kirchner G, Greenberg P, Monica J, Gatt C. 2021 Aug;37(8):2608-2624. PMID: 33744318 PMCID: PMC8349828 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2021.03.010 Epub 2021 Mar 17.