Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) augmentation does not result in more favourable outcomes in arthroscopic meniscal repair: a meta-analysis

F Migliorini, F Cuozzo, L Cipollaro, F Oliva… - Journal of Orthopaedics …, 2022 - Springer
Background The efficacy and safety of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) augmentation for
arthroscopic meniscal repair is controversial. This meta-analysis compared arthroscopic …

No evidence in support of arthroscopic partial meniscectomy in adults with degenerative and nonobstructive meniscal symptoms: a level I evidence-based systematic …

F Migliorini, F Oliva, J Eschweiler, F Cuozzo… - Knee Surgery, Sports …, 2023 - Springer
Purpose It is unclear whether the results of arthroscopic partial meniscectomy (APM) are
comparable to a structured physical therapy (PT). This systematic review investigated …

Biologic augmentation reduces the failure rate of meniscal repair: a systematic review and meta-analysis

S Zaffagnini, A Poggi, D Reale… - … Journal of Sports …, 2021 - journals.sagepub.com
Background: Clinical results after isolated meniscal repair are not always satisfactory, with
an overall failure rate of around 25%. To improve the success rate of meniscal repair …

Platelet-rich plasma attenuates the severity of joint capsule fibrosis following post-traumatic joint contracture in rats

Y Zhang, Z Wang, C Zong, X Gu, S Fan, L Xu… - … in Bioengineering and …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Background: Post-traumatic joint contracture (PTJC) mainly manifests as excessive
inflammation leading to joint capsule fibrosis. Transforming growth factor (TGF)-β1, a key …

Platelet-rich plasma use in meniscus repair treatment: a systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical studies

Z Li, X Weng - Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, 2022 - Springer
Background There is conflicting clinical evidence whether platelet-rich plasma (PRP)
therapies could translate to an increased meniscus healing rate and improved functional …

Creating an optimal in vivo environment to enhance outcomes using cell therapy to repair/regenerate injured tissues of the musculoskeletal system

DA Hart, N Nakamura - Biomedicines, 2022 - mdpi.com
Following most injuries to a musculoskeletal tissue which function in unique mechanical
environments, an inflammatory response occurs to facilitate endogenous repair. This is a …

[HTML][HTML] Nonoperative and operative soft-tissue and cartilage regeneration and orthopaedic biologics of the knee: An orthoregeneration network (ON) foundation …

DM Knapik, A Evuarherhe Jr, RM Frank… - … : The Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Orthoregeneration is defined as a solution for orthopedic conditions that harnesses the
benefits of biology to improve healing, reduce pain, improve function, and optimally, provide …

An Update on Orthobiologics: Cautious Optimism

PA Nelson, T George, E Bowen… - … American Journal of …, 2024 - journals.sagepub.com
Orthobiologics are rapidly growing in use given their potential to augment healing for
multiple musculoskeletal conditions. Orthobiologics consist of a variety of treatments …

Platelet-Rich Plasma and Marrow Venting May Serve as Cost-Effective Augmentation Techniques for Isolated Meniscal Repair: A Decision-Analytical Markov Model …

JF Oeding, EJ Berlinberg, Y Lu, EM Marigi… - … : The Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Purpose To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of 3 isolated meniscal repair (IMR) treatment
strategies: platelet-rich plasma (PRP)–augmented IMR, IMR with a marrow venting …

The effect of supplementation with type I and type III collagen peptide and type II hydrolyzed collagen on pain, quality of life and physical function in patients with …

AS Genç, AK Yılmaz, B Anıl, E Korkmaz Salkılıç… - BMC Musculoskeletal …, 2025 - Springer
Background Menisci, one of the most important anatomical structures of the knee joint, plays
a role in load transfer, stability, shock absorption, prevention of articular cartilage …