ReviewCureus2024
Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy for Rotator Cuff Injuries: A Comprehensive Review of Current Evidence and Future Directions.
Review in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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Who cites it
7 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Intra-articular injections for shoulder arthritis in adults: a systematic review.European journal of medical research · 2025Pooled it
- Platelet Concentration Is Not Associated With Improved Pain for Partial-Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears Treated With Platelet-Rich Plasma: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis With Meta-regression of Level 1 Randomized Controlled Trials.Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · 2026Review
- Comparative Outcome Analysis of Leukocyte-Rich Platelet-rich Plasma, Leukocyte-Poor Platelet-rich Plasma, Injectable Platelet-rich Fibrin and Corticosteroid Injections in Periarthritis of the Shoulder: A Double-Blinded, Four-Arm Randomized Controlled Trial.Journal of orthopaedic case reports · 2026Article
- Biologic augmentation in rotator cuff repair: current evidence and future directions.JSES reviews, reports, and techniques · 2026Review
- Precision Medicine in Orthobiologics: A Paradigm Shift in Regenerative Therapies.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Effectiveness of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Treating Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of orthopaedic case reports · 2025Article
- Negative expectations and related nocebo effects in shoulder pain: a perspective for clinicians and researchers.Pain management · 2025Review
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Abstract
Rotator cuff injuries are a prevalent cause of shoulder pain and disability, significantly impacting daily activities and quality of life. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy has emerged as a potential treatment for these injuries, aiming to enhance healing by delivering concentrated platelets and growth factors. This review comprehensively evaluates the current evidence regarding PRP therapy for rotator cuff injuries. It examines clinical trial data, comparing PRP therapy with conventional treatments such as physical therapy and surgical intervention. The review also explores the biological mechanisms of PRP, including its role in promoting tendon repair and regeneration through growth factors and cytokines. In addition, it addresses variables that may affect PRP therapy outcomes, including preparation techniques, injection methods, and patient-specific factors. The review highlights the need for standardized protocols and further research to optimize PRP therapy and address existing gaps in knowledge. Future directions include exploring combined treatment approaches and assessing long-term outcomes to refine PRP therapy's role in rotator cuff injury management. This review aims to provide valuable insights into the effectiveness of PRP therapy, contributing to improved treatment strategies and enhanced patient outcomes.
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