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Platelet-rich plasma use in meniscus repair treatment: a systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical studies.

Ziquan LiXisheng Weng
Published in: Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research (2022)
Although meniscus repairs augmented with PRP led to significantly lower failure rates and better postoperative pain control compared with those of the non-PRP group, there is insufficient RCT evidence to support PRP augmentation of meniscus repair improving functional outcomes. Moreover, PRP could be recommended in meniscus repair augmentation compared with PRFM. PRFM was shown to have no benefit in improving functional outcomes.
Keyphrases
  • platelet rich plasma
  • anterior cruciate ligament
  • postoperative pain
  • anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
  • soft tissue
  • smoking cessation
  • replacement therapy