Platelet Concentration Does Not Influence Clinical Efficacy and Retear Rates of Rotator Cuff Repair With Platelet-Rich Plasma: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis With Meta-Regression

Key Points

• To assess the effect of platelet concentration on clinical outcomes and retear rates in patients receiving rotator cuff repair with platelet-rich plasma augmentation.
• Conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of available studies.
• Included studies that reported on platelet-rich plasma procedures and outcomes in rotator cuff repair.
• Performed meta-regression to analyze the relationship between platelet concentration and clinical efficacy.
• No significant difference in clinical outcomes based on platelet concentration was found.
• Retear rates were similar regardless of the platelet concentration used.
• Further studies are required to enhance the reporting and understanding of PRP in clinical settings.

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