Table 2.
Summary of included randomized controlled trial
| Authors/publish year | Population differences | Repair type | Outcomes measured | Relevant findings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castricini et al. 2011 [25] | Included any full-thickness tear | Double row |
Subjective: Constant scores Imaging: MRI at 16 months |
No difference in constant scores and retear rates between groups |
| Randelli et al. 2011 [31] | Included any full-thickness tear | Single row |
Subjective: Constant, UCLA, SST Imaging: MRI 12 months |
Significant improvement in constant, UCLA, and SST in PRPþ group No difference in outcomes at final follow-up |
| Gumina et al. 2012 [27] |
Included only large tears Excluded partial tears, massive tears, traumatic tears |
Single row |
Subjective: Constant, ST Imaging: MRI at 12 months |
Significantly increased constant score in the PRPþ group, but no difference in change from pre- to postoperatively |
| Weber et al. 2012 [35] | Included any arthroscopic rotator cuff repair | Single row |
Subjective: ASES, UCLA, SST, VAS Imaging: MRI at 12 months ROM |
No difference in outcome scores or ROM between groups No difference in retear rates between groups |
| Jo et al. 2013 [28] |
Included only large tears (> 3 cm sagittal length) Included 4 partial repairs |
Double row |
Subjective: ASES, CLA, Constant, SST, DASH, SPADI Imaging: MRI or CTA at 9 months |
No difference between the two groups on the VAS for pain, ROM, muscle strength, overall satisfaction, and function The retear rate of the PRP group was significantly lower |
| Ruiz-Moneo et al. 2013 [33] | Included tendon retraction and fatty infiltration, smokers | Double row |
Subjective: UCLA Imaging: MRA at 12 months |
No difference in UCLA scores between groups No difference in retear rates between groups |
| Malavolta et al. 2014 [30] | Included only tears < 3 cm in sagittal length | Single row |
Subjective: Constant, UCLA Imaging: MRI at 3, 6, and 12 months |
No differences in constant or UCLA scores between groups No difference in retear rates between groups |
| Sánchez Márquez et al. 2011 [34] |
Included only repairable large tears > 5 Excluded subscapularis tears |
Single row |
Subjective: Constant Imaging: MRA at 12 months |
No differences in constant or UCLA scores between groups No difference in retear rates between groups |
| Rodeo et al. 2012 [32] | Included full-thickness tears, age > 40 years | Double row |
Subjective: ASES, L’Insalata Imaging: US at 12 weeks |
No difference in outcome scores between groups No difference in retear rates between groups |
| Flury et al. 2016 [26] | A complete rotator cuff tear | Double row |
Subjective: Constant-Murley score, ASES, OSS Imaging: MRI or US at 12 months |
No significantly improved function at 3, 6, and 24 months after arthroscopic repair compared with control patients receiving ropivacaine |
| Holtby et al. 2016 [9] | Full-thickness and partial-thickness tear | Single row and double row |
Subjective: VAS, CMS, ASES, ShortWORC Imaging: MRI at 6 months |
A short-term effect on perioperative pain No significant impact on patient-oriented outcome measures or retear rate |
| Pandey et al. 2016 [10] | Medium-sized to large cuff tears | Single row |
Subjective: VAS, CMS, ASES, UCLA Imaging: US at 24 months |
Retear in the PRP group was significantly lower, significant improvement in constant, UCLA score No difference in ASES score |
| Jo et al. 2015 [29] | Medium to large rotator cuff tears | Double row |
Subjective: Constant score, VAS, ASES, UCLA, SST, SPADI scores Imaging: MRI at 12 months |
A decreased retear rate of the supraspinatus, but not the speed of healing No significantly improved function scores at and 12 months after arthroscopic |