AANA19 Shoulder Access Pass-The Effect of Platelet Rich Plasma on Partial Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears: A Double-Blind Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial-Dr. Eva M. Gusnowski, Bsc., MSc., M.D.

The Effect of Platelet Rich Plasma on Partial Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears: A Double-Blind Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial-Dr. Eva M. Gusnowski, Bsc., MSc., M.D.

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In this video, the speaker discusses a prospective randomized controlled trial on the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in treating partial thickness rotator cuff tears. Rotator cuff tears are a common cause of shoulder pain, and while treatment for full thickness tears is well studied, the optimal treatment for partial thickness tears is still unclear. The study investigates the effect of PRP on patient-reported outcomes such as pain scale and quality of life. The study design was a double-blinded, prospective trial where patients were randomized to receive either a corticosteroid or PRP injection. Data from the study shows that PRP resulted in improved pain scores at 12 weeks post-injection and significant improvement from baseline at one year. The speaker thanks their co-authors, the University of Calgary shoulder research group, ProCare, and the University of Calgary orthopedic residency program for their contributions.

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Concurrent Scientific Session V: Paper Presentations - Shoulder 5.3.2019

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platelet-rich plasma

partial thickness rotator cuff tears

randomized controlled trial

patient-reported outcomes

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Corticosteroid Injection

Pain

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