2022 AOSSM Annual Meeting Recordings with CME-The Use of Intraoperative Platelet Rich Plasma Increases the Risk for Heterotopic Ossification in Patients Undergoing Primary Hip Arthroscopy

The Use of Intraoperative Platelet Rich Plasma Increases the Risk for Heterotopic Ossification in Patients Undergoing Primary Hip Arthroscopy

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In this video, the speaker discusses the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in medical treatments. They explain that while PRP is commonly used to stimulate soft tissue healing and aid in non-operative treatment, it is also being used for a wide range of purposes without scientific support. The speaker then presents a retrospective analysis of an insurance claims database, comparing the complication rates of patients undergoing hip arthroscopy with and without PRP. The results show that PRP is associated with an increased complication rate, primarily due to heterotopic ossification. The speaker suggests that further investigation is needed to understand the reasons behind this correlation.

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Marc Safran, MD

Keywords

platelet-rich plasma

PRP

complication rates

hip arthroscopy

heterotopic ossification