Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair With Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) in Medium to Large Rotator Cuff Tears

* The purpose of this study is to compare the clinical and anatomical outcomes of rotator cuff repair with Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) and conventional rotator cuff repair in treatment of medium to large rotator cuff tears. * PRP application to arthroscopic rotator cuff repair would accelerate recovery after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair in terms of pain relief, functional outcomes, overall satisfaction, and enhance structural integrity of repaired tendon.

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Key information

Conditions

Rotator Cuff Tear Rotator Cuff Injuries Rupture Shoulder Injuries Tendon Injuries Wounds and Injuries

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Joint & Spine Center, SMG-SNU Boramae Medical Center, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine

Seoul, 156-707, South Korea

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

medium to large rotator cuff tear as a determined by clinical examination and MR prior to surgery.

Exclusion criteria

previous history of shoulder surgery
acute trauma
chronic dislocation
pyogenic infection
rotator cuff arthropathy with glenohumeral osteoarthritis and superior migration of the humeral head
showed abnormal serological test results
thrombocytopenia (platelets less than 15000 per microliter)
had been received anti-platelet medication
psychiatric problems that precludes informed consent or inability to read or write
other serious problems that preclude participation of the study

Treatment and study plan

Conventional arthroscopic rotator cuff repair

Procedure

Under general anesthesia, the patient was placed in the lazy lateral decubitus position on the operating table.
The surgical area was prepared and draped with Betadine.
Small stab incisions were made in the creation of 4-5 portals as needed.
A scope was explored via the arthroscopic portal into the GH joint & subacromial space.
Repair of full thickness rotator cuff tear was done with suture anchors.
The skin was closed with Nylon or medical staples.
Sterile dressing was applied on surgical wound.

Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair with PRP

Procedure

Under general anesthesia, the patient was placed in the lazy lateral decubitus position on the operating table.
The surgical area was prepared and draped with Betadine.
Small stab incisions were made in the creation of 4-5 portals as needed.
A scope was explored via the arthroscopic portal into the GH joint & subacromial space.
Repair of full thickness rotator cuff tear was done with suture anchors.
After tying sutures of the medial row, PRP gels were applied on the repair site.
The lateral row was secured using suture anchors.
The skin was closed with Nylon or medical staples.
Sterile dressing was applied on surgical wound.

Primary outcomes

Constant-Murley shoulder score

Time frame: Postoperative 3months

The Constant score assesses pain, function, ROM, and strength. Pain is allotted a maximum of 15 points, activities of daily living (function)20 points, ROM 40 points, and strength 25 points. The component scores are summated to achieve a maximum possible total score of 100.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Seoul National University Hospital

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Registry information

Official study title

Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair With Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) in Medium to Large Rotator Cuff Tears: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Important dates

Study start: 2011
Primary completion: 2013
First posted: Oct 25, 2011
Registry last updated: Jun 18, 2014

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