Leukocyte-Rich Platelet-Rich Plasma’s Clinical Effectiveness in Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

<b>Background</b>: Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair faces high retear risks in multi-tendon injuries due to insufficient biological healing; leukocyte-rich PRP may enhance tendon–bone integration through inflammatory modulation and growth factor release. <b>Methods</b>: Four...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Peiyuan Tang, Meihui Huang, Wenfeng Xiao, Ting Wen, Pavel Volotovsky, Mikhail Gerasimenko, Shiyao Chu, Shuguang Liu, Kai Zhang, Yusheng Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-06-01
Series:Bioengineering
Subjects:
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2306-5354/12/6/617
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
_version_ 1849418208826621952
author Peiyuan Tang
Meihui Huang
Wenfeng Xiao
Ting Wen
Pavel Volotovsky
Mikhail Gerasimenko
Shiyao Chu
Shuguang Liu
Kai Zhang
Yusheng Li
author_facet Peiyuan Tang
Meihui Huang
Wenfeng Xiao
Ting Wen
Pavel Volotovsky
Mikhail Gerasimenko
Shiyao Chu
Shuguang Liu
Kai Zhang
Yusheng Li
author_sort Peiyuan Tang
collection DOAJ
description <b>Background</b>: Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair faces high retear risks in multi-tendon injuries due to insufficient biological healing; leukocyte-rich PRP may enhance tendon–bone integration through inflammatory modulation and growth factor release. <b>Methods</b>: Four databases including PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science were searched until March 2025. Literature screening, quality evaluation, and data extraction were performed according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. GRADE was used to grade the strength of the evidence and the results. <b>Results</b>: The main finding of this study was that leukocyte-rich platelet-rich plasma combined with arthroscopic surgery for rotator cuff injuries can improve the Constant Score (MD = 1.13, 95% CI: 0.19, 2.07, <i>p</i> = 0.02, I<sup>2</sup> = 47%), American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons score (MD = 6.02, 95% CI: 4.67, 7.36, <i>p</i> < 0.01, I<sup>2</sup> = 0%), and University of California, Los Angeles score (MD = 1.20, 95% CI: 0.34, 2.06, <i>p</i> < 0.01, I<sup>2</sup> = 0%) of patients with rotator cuff tear after treatment, and reduce the postoperative Visual Analog Scale score (MD = −0.62, 95% CI: −1.16, −0.08, <i>p</i> = 0.02, I<sup>2</sup> = 83%) of patients. However, there were no statistical differences regarding the Simple Shoulder Test (MD = 0.08, 95% CI: −0.23, 0.39, <i>p</i> = 0.61, I<sup>2</sup> = 5%). <b>Conclusions</b>: Based on current evidence, the use of LR-PRP in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair could lessen postoperative pain and improve postoperative functional scores in individuals with rotator cuff injuries.
format Article
id doaj-art-7a8ec8d2191b451faa7facd462610e82
institution Kabale University
issn 2306-5354
language English
publishDate 2025-06-01
publisher MDPI AG
record_format Article
series Bioengineering
spelling doaj-art-7a8ec8d2191b451faa7facd462610e822025-08-20T03:32:31ZengMDPI AGBioengineering2306-53542025-06-0112661710.3390/bioengineering12060617Leukocyte-Rich Platelet-Rich Plasma’s Clinical Effectiveness in Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled TrialsPeiyuan Tang0Meihui Huang1Wenfeng Xiao2Ting Wen3Pavel Volotovsky4Mikhail Gerasimenko5Shiyao Chu6Shuguang Liu7Kai Zhang8Yusheng Li9Department of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, ChinaXiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha 410008, ChinaDepartment of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, ChinaDepartment of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, ChinaRepublican Scientific and Practical Center of Traumatology and Orthopedics, 220024 Minsk, BelarusRepublican Scientific and Practical Center of Traumatology and Orthopedics, 220024 Minsk, BelarusRepublican Scientific and Practical Center of Traumatology and Orthopedics, 220024 Minsk, BelarusDepartment of Joint Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710054, ChinaDepartment of Orthopedics, Changde Hospital, Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University (The First People’s Hospital of Changde City), Changde 415003, ChinaDepartment of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China<b>Background</b>: Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair faces high retear risks in multi-tendon injuries due to insufficient biological healing; leukocyte-rich PRP may enhance tendon–bone integration through inflammatory modulation and growth factor release. <b>Methods</b>: Four databases including PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science were searched until March 2025. Literature screening, quality evaluation, and data extraction were performed according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. GRADE was used to grade the strength of the evidence and the results. <b>Results</b>: The main finding of this study was that leukocyte-rich platelet-rich plasma combined with arthroscopic surgery for rotator cuff injuries can improve the Constant Score (MD = 1.13, 95% CI: 0.19, 2.07, <i>p</i> = 0.02, I<sup>2</sup> = 47%), American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons score (MD = 6.02, 95% CI: 4.67, 7.36, <i>p</i> < 0.01, I<sup>2</sup> = 0%), and University of California, Los Angeles score (MD = 1.20, 95% CI: 0.34, 2.06, <i>p</i> < 0.01, I<sup>2</sup> = 0%) of patients with rotator cuff tear after treatment, and reduce the postoperative Visual Analog Scale score (MD = −0.62, 95% CI: −1.16, −0.08, <i>p</i> = 0.02, I<sup>2</sup> = 83%) of patients. However, there were no statistical differences regarding the Simple Shoulder Test (MD = 0.08, 95% CI: −0.23, 0.39, <i>p</i> = 0.61, I<sup>2</sup> = 5%). <b>Conclusions</b>: Based on current evidence, the use of LR-PRP in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair could lessen postoperative pain and improve postoperative functional scores in individuals with rotator cuff injuries.https://www.mdpi.com/2306-5354/12/6/617rotator cuffplatelet-rich plasmaleukocyte-richsystematic reviewmeta-analysis
spellingShingle Peiyuan Tang
Meihui Huang
Wenfeng Xiao
Ting Wen
Pavel Volotovsky
Mikhail Gerasimenko
Shiyao Chu
Shuguang Liu
Kai Zhang
Yusheng Li
Leukocyte-Rich Platelet-Rich Plasma’s Clinical Effectiveness in Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Bioengineering
rotator cuff
platelet-rich plasma
leukocyte-rich
systematic review
meta-analysis
title Leukocyte-Rich Platelet-Rich Plasma’s Clinical Effectiveness in Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
title_full Leukocyte-Rich Platelet-Rich Plasma’s Clinical Effectiveness in Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
title_fullStr Leukocyte-Rich Platelet-Rich Plasma’s Clinical Effectiveness in Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
title_full_unstemmed Leukocyte-Rich Platelet-Rich Plasma’s Clinical Effectiveness in Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
title_short Leukocyte-Rich Platelet-Rich Plasma’s Clinical Effectiveness in Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
title_sort leukocyte rich platelet rich plasma s clinical effectiveness in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair a meta analysis of randomized controlled trials
topic rotator cuff
platelet-rich plasma
leukocyte-rich
systematic review
meta-analysis
url https://www.mdpi.com/2306-5354/12/6/617
work_keys_str_mv AT peiyuantang leukocyterichplateletrichplasmasclinicaleffectivenessinarthroscopicrotatorcuffrepairametaanalysisofrandomizedcontrolledtrials
AT meihuihuang leukocyterichplateletrichplasmasclinicaleffectivenessinarthroscopicrotatorcuffrepairametaanalysisofrandomizedcontrolledtrials
AT wenfengxiao leukocyterichplateletrichplasmasclinicaleffectivenessinarthroscopicrotatorcuffrepairametaanalysisofrandomizedcontrolledtrials
AT tingwen leukocyterichplateletrichplasmasclinicaleffectivenessinarthroscopicrotatorcuffrepairametaanalysisofrandomizedcontrolledtrials
AT pavelvolotovsky leukocyterichplateletrichplasmasclinicaleffectivenessinarthroscopicrotatorcuffrepairametaanalysisofrandomizedcontrolledtrials
AT mikhailgerasimenko leukocyterichplateletrichplasmasclinicaleffectivenessinarthroscopicrotatorcuffrepairametaanalysisofrandomizedcontrolledtrials
AT shiyaochu leukocyterichplateletrichplasmasclinicaleffectivenessinarthroscopicrotatorcuffrepairametaanalysisofrandomizedcontrolledtrials
AT shuguangliu leukocyterichplateletrichplasmasclinicaleffectivenessinarthroscopicrotatorcuffrepairametaanalysisofrandomizedcontrolledtrials
AT kaizhang leukocyterichplateletrichplasmasclinicaleffectivenessinarthroscopicrotatorcuffrepairametaanalysisofrandomizedcontrolledtrials
AT yushengli leukocyterichplateletrichplasmasclinicaleffectivenessinarthroscopicrotatorcuffrepairametaanalysisofrandomizedcontrolledtrials