2021 AOSSM-AANA Combined Annual Meeting Recordings-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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The video presents a study on the efficacy of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in rotator cuff repair. The study analyzed 10 years of follow-up data and found that while rotator cuff repair resulted in good clinical outcomes, instrumental analysis revealed new tendon lesions in many patients. The study concluded that the tendon quality at final follow-up was related to the initial tear, with worse findings in larger lesions. However, this aspect did not affect minor constant score outcomes. The study also investigated the application of autologous PRP in tendon healing after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. Results showed that PRP did not improve long-term clinical and radiological results, but did provide slight pain reduction in early post-operative stages. The study suggests the need for further research and techniques to improve tendon repair and reduce new tears. (No credits granted)

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Riccardo Compagnoni, MD

Keywords

platelet-rich plasma

rotator cuff repair

tendon lesions

tendon quality

autologous PRP