Hypothesis Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and corticosteroids are used to treat rotator cuff
diseases. However, few reviews have compared the effects of these 2 treatments. In this …

The glenohumeral joint is a complex anatomic structure commonly affected by injury such as
tendinopathy and rotator cuff tears. This review presents an up-to-date overview of research …

Rotator cuff injuries are a common source of shoulder pathology and result in an important
decrease in quality of patient life. Given the frequency of these injuries, as well as the …

Rotator cuff tear is a very common shoulder injury that often necessitates surgical
intervention for repair. Despite advances in surgical techniques for rotator cuff repair, there is …

Background In the musculoskeletal system, bone, tendon, and muscle form highly integrated
multi-tissue units such as the rotator cuff complex, which facilitates functional and dynamic …

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) may represent a new therapeutic option for chronic
tendinopathies. Platelets release various cytokines and growth factors which promote …

Tendon injuries constitute an unmet clinical need, with 3 to 5 million new incidents occurring
annually worldwide. Tissue grafting and biomaterial-based approaches fail to provide …

Purpose Rotator cuff surgery is a rapidly evolving branch in orthopaedics, which has raised
from a minor niche to a fully recognized subspecialty. This article summarizes its history …

Background: Stem cell therapy is expected to offer new alternatives to the traditional
therapies of rotator cuff tendon tears. In particular, resident, tissue-specific, adult stem cells …

To assess the in vitro effect of platelet‐rich plasma (PRP) on biological activity of the human
rotator cuff fibroblasts and to describe the optimal dose‐response to maximize cellular …