Editorial Commentary: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Demonstrates Improved Healing When Platelet-Rich Plasma Is Incorporated into Double Row Rotator Cuff Repairs: More of the Same or Something New?

Abstract

Numerous recently published systematic reviews and meta-analyses have sought to clarify the effect, if any, of platelet-rich plasma as an adjuvant to rotator cuff repair on healing rates and clinical outcomes. As time has gone on, these types of studies have become more focused in their analysis of particular features and aspects of the surgical procedure, as well as the formulation and application of the platelet-rich plasma itself. The current article further clarifies the matter and provides compelling evidence to this effect when platelet-rich plasma is used as an adjuvant to linked, double-row rotator cuff repairs.