ArticleJSES international2026
The efficacy of platelet-rich plasma compared to corticosteroids for partial-thickness rotator cuff tears: a randomized controlled trial.
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- 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
- Translation, Cross-Cultural Adaptation, and Psychometric Validation of the Persian Version of the Patient-Rated Ulnar Nerve Evaluation (PRUNE).The archives of bone and joint surgery · 2026Article
- Management with ketorolac or corticosteroids for subacromial impingement syndrome: Results from a randomised controlled trial.Journal of experimental orthopaedics · 2026Article
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Abstract
Background: Management of partial-thickness rotator cuff tears (PTRCTs) remains debated, especially when conservative treatments fail. Corticosteroid (CS) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections are frequently used, but their comparative effectiveness remains unclear. This study compares PRP and CS injections in improving shoulder range of motion, pain, and patient-reported outcomes in an Iranian population. Methods: A double-blind, randomized controlled trial was conducted with PTRCT patients receiving ultrasound-guided PRP or CS injections. Assessments included shoulder range of motion, visual analog scale for pain, Simple Shoulder Test, Constant-Murley Score, and Oxford Shoulder Score at baseline, 3 months, and 6 months postinjection. Results: Out of 208 patients screened, 107 were analyzed (39 PRP, 68 CS). Baseline measures were similar except for external rotation, which was higher in the PRP group ( Conclusion: Both injections improve clinical outcomes in PTRCT, but CS injections provide superior short- and medium-term pain relief and patient-reported outcomes. CS is preferable for patients prioritizing rapid pain reduction. Further long-term studies are needed to assess sustained effects and safety.
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