Efficacy of platelet-rich plasma in meniscal repair surgery: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This study's primary objective was to evaluate the effectiveness of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) administration for meniscal injuries treated with meniscal repair procedures (sutures), using radiologic measures and clinical scales. The secondary objective was to identify potential bias-inducing elements in the analyzed studies.

Methods

In December 2023, a systematic search was conducted in PubMed, Cochrane, Embase, and Scopus for randomized controlled trials. This review compares PRP with placebo. Three studies were finally selected. The risk of bias was assessed using Cochrane's Risk of Bias Tool 2. Radiologic evaluation of meniscal healing was measured with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and arthroscopic studies, while clinical evaluation was performed using four s

SUBMITTER: Utrilla GS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11656006 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature