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Leucocyte- and platelet-rich fibrin have no effect on outcomes of rotator cuff repair
June 2016
Leucocyte- and platelet-rich fibrin have no effect on outcomes of rotator cuff repair
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
SECEC Research Grant 2008 II: Use of platelet- and leucocyte-rich fibrin (L-PRF) does not affect late rotator cuff tendon healing: a prospective randomized controlled study
J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2016 Jan;25(1):2-11Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
35 patients, over the age of 55 years, with chronic, full-thickness rotator cuff tears were randomized to receive arthroscopic rotator cuff repair alone (control) or with the application of autologous leucocyte- and platelet-rich fibrin (L-PRF). The purpose of this study was to determine if the augmentation of L-PRF to arthroscopic repair resulted in significant clinical and radiographic benefits ...
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