AOSSM 2022 Annual Meeting Recordings - no 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 highlight the various reasons why PRP is used, including soft tissue healing and arthritis. However, they also mention that PRP is being used for many other purposes without scientific support, such as hair restoration and anti-aging. The speaker goes on to discuss a study that compares complication rates in patients undergoing hip arthroscopy with and without PRP. The study, which analyzed a large insurance claims database, found that patients who received PRP had a higher complication rate, primarily due to heterotopic ossification. The specific reasons for this increase in complications are still unclear and require further investigation. (No credits mentioned)

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Marc Safran, MD

Keywords

platelet-rich plasma

PRP

medical treatments

soft tissue healing

arthritis