Editorial Commentary: Sprinkle Some Pixie Dust on It-Are We Really Any Better at Understanding the Benefits of Platelet-Rich Plasma for Rotator Cuff Pathology?

Laith M Jazrawi; Samuel L Baron

doi:10.1016/j.arthro.2019.02.009

Editorial Commentary: Sprinkle Some Pixie Dust on It-Are We Really Any Better at Understanding the Benefits of Platelet-Rich Plasma for Rotator Cuff Pathology?

Arthroscopy. 2019 May;35(5):1592-1593. doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2019.02.009.

Authors

Laith M Jazrawi¹, Samuel L Baron¹

Affiliation

¹ New York University School of Medicine.

PMID: 31054733
DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2019.02.009

Abstract

Platelet-rich plasma is used for the treatment of musculoskeletal ailments including rotator cuff pathology with mixed outcomes. Varied cytology and leukocyte counts within platelet-rich plasma may influence the results. The impact of this biological therapy on rotator cuff disease management is poorly understood.

Publication types

Editorial
Comment

MeSH terms

Dust
Humans
Platelet-Rich Plasma*
Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
Rotator Cuff
Rotator Cuff Injuries*

Substances

Dust