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World J Orthop. Jul 18, 2023; 14(7): 505-515
Published online Jul 18, 2023. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v14.i7.505
Published online Jul 18, 2023. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v14.i7.505
Role of platelet-rich plasma in the treatment of rotator cuff tendinopathy
Ausberto Velasquez Garcia, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Clínica Universidad de los Andes, Santiago 7620157, Chile
Liborio Ingala Martini, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital IVSS Dr. Luis Ortega, Porlamar 6301, Venezuela
Liborio Ingala Martini, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital Clinicas del Este, Los Robles 6301, Venezuela
Andres Franco Abache, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital de Especialidades Guayaquil MSP, Guayaquil 090101, Ecuador
Glen Abdo, Department of Graduate Medical Education, Internal Medicine Residence Program, New York Medical College at St. Mary’s and St. Clare’s, Passaic, NJ 07055, United States
Author contributions: Velasquez Garcia A conducted the literature review and drafted the manuscript; Ingala Martini L and Franco Abache A contributed equally to this work, designed the research study and provided critical feedback on the manuscript and contributed to the interpretation of the literature; Abdo G provided critical feedback on the manuscript and assisted with editing and formatting of the final version; and all authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
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Corresponding author: Ausberto Velasquez Garcia, MD, Surgeon, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Clínica Universidad de los Andes, Av. Plaza 2501, Las Condes, Santiago 7620157, Chile. ausbertovelasquez@hotmail.com
Received: January 31, 2023
Peer-review started: January 31, 2023
First decision: March 28, 2023
Revised: April 11, 2023
Accepted: May 15, 2023
Article in press: May 15, 2023
Published online: July 18, 2023
Peer-review started: January 31, 2023
First decision: March 28, 2023
Revised: April 11, 2023
Accepted: May 15, 2023
Article in press: May 15, 2023
Published online: July 18, 2023
Core Tip
Core Tip: Platelet-rich plasma may be a promising treatment option for rotator cuff tendinopathy, but more consistent evidence is needed to establish its effectiveness. Therefore, clinicians should approach its use with moderate expectations and consider it a potential treatment option for patients who cannot receive corticosteroid injections or have risk factors for poor healing.