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Platelet-rich plasma does not improve outcomes of total knee arthroplasty
March 2015
Platelet-rich plasma does not improve outcomes of total knee arthroplasty
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Intraoperative platelet-rich plasma does not improve outcomes of total knee arthroplasty
J Arthroplasty. 2014 Dec;29(12):2337-41.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
40 patients undergoing unilateral total knee arthroplasty (TKA) were randomized to either an intervention group, which received intraoperative platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in gel form, or a control group, which did not receive intraoperative PRP. This trial was undertaken to assess the effects of PRP on postoperative outcomes of TKA. Patients were assessed for blood loss, knee range of motion, swell...
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