Effects of Platelet-Rich Fibrin Matrix on Repair Integrity of At-Risk Rotator Cuff Tears
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 入组人数
- 37
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Preoperative and 1-year postoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and functional outcome scores
研究概览
简要总结
The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of platelet-rich fibrin matrix (PRFM) augmentation to at-risk arthroscopic rotator cuff repairs on healing rates and functional outcome scores. The investigators performed an observational cohort study in which a consecutive series of patients with rotator cuff tears at risk for retear was prospectively evaluated after arthroscopic repair augmented with PRFM. Clinical and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) outcomes of the PRFM-augmented repairs were compared with historical controls with similar at-risk tears without PRFM augmentation.
详细描述
Increased age, larger tear size, and more advanced fatty degeneration of the rotator cuff musculature have been correlated with poorer healing rates after rotator cuff repair. Platelets are an endogenous source of growth factors present during rotator cuff healing.
The investigators hypothesis is that augmentation of rotator cuff repairs with platelet-rich fibrin matrix (PRFM) may improve the biology of rotator cuff healing and thus improve functional outcome scores and retear rates after repair.
Rotator cuff tears at risk for retear were prospectively identified using an algorithm; points were assigned for age (50-59 years = 1; 60-69 years = 2; .70 years = 3), anterior-to-posterior tear size (2-2.9 cm = 0; 3-3.9 cm = 1; .4 cm = 2), and fatty atrophy (Goutallier score 0-2 = 0; Goutallier score 3-4 = 1). Three points were required for enrollment. Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair was performed with the addition of PRFM. Preoperative and 1-year postoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and functional outcome scores were obtained. Imaging and functional outcomes were compared with historical controls meeting the same enrollment criteria.
Enrollment for the study began in September 2008 and continued until March 2010.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Observational
- 观察模型
- Cohort
- 时间视角
- Prospective
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 50 Years 至 —（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Algorithm score greater and equal to 3
- •Both men and women over the age of 50
- •Full-thickness rotator cuff tear at least 2 cm in size
- •Tear repairable by arthoscopic-only techniques
排除标准
- •Inflamation joint disease
- •Active use of oral steroids
- •Irreparable rotator cuff tear
- •Subscapularis tear requiring open repair
- •Claustrophobia
- •Prior rotator cuff sugery on the affected shoulder
- •Failure to return for follow-up magnetic resonance imaging scan
结局指标
主要结局
Preoperative and 1-year postoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and functional outcome scores
时间窗: 1 year
Patients with symptomatic rotator cuff tears identified by clinical exam and MRI that measure greater than two centimeters or are retracted medially to the level of the humeral head cartilage. Shoulder pain scores, functional scores, and MRI data will be obtained pre-operatively and compared to the same data collected 1 year post-operatively.
次要结局
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