Comparative effectiveness of different platelet-rich plasma for arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: A protocol for systematic review and network meta-analysis

ABSTRACT: Background: Rotator cuff tears are one of the most common injuries of the shoulder joint in adults. Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR) has become the gold standard for the treatment of rotator cuff injuries, but it still has a high rate of retear. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has been widely used as an adjunct to ARCR. However, the comparative efficacy of different PRP for ARCR remain unclear. In order to evaluate the relative efficacy of PRP for individuals with ARCR, we will conduct a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Methods:

A systematic literature search will be conducted in Embase, PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang Database, and Chinese Biomedical Literature Database will b

SUBMITTER: Shen W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9592368 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature