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Clinical Results of Platelet-Rich Plasma for Partial Thickness Rotator Cufftears: A Case Series Publisher



Zafarani Z1 ; Mirzaee F1 ; Guity M2 ; Aslani H1
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  1. 1. Knee and Sport Medicine Research and Education Center, Milad Hospital, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Source: Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery Published:2017


Abstract

Partial thickness rotator cufftears (PTRCTs) are a common pathology among shoulder disorders in people over 50 years. Treatment of PTRCTs remains controversial. Most studies on the treatment of PTRCTs have explained surgical techniques or outcomes; few studies have centralized on the conservative and new management of PTRCTs, like treatment with Platelet-rich plasma (PRP). These case series study have been conducted on Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection, as a concentrated source of autologous platelets in blood plasma, contains several different growth factors and other cytokines that can stimulate healing of soft tissue. PRP injection showed positive effect on improving PTRCTs complains. This method improved pain, function, DASH score and shoulder joint range motion in. Because of PRP products are safe and easy to prepare and apply, and also according to improving patient's condition, this method can be used to treat PTRCTs. © 2017 BY THE ARCHIVES OF BONE AND JOINT SURGERY.