The Use of Platelets Rich Plasma (PRP) in Augmenting Flexor Tendon Repair
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The Use of Platelets Rich Plasma (PRP) in Augmenting Flexor Tendon Repair, MOHAMED A. KADDAH, WESAM G. AL-ANANI, AYMAN A. SHAHEEN, AHMED E.H. EL-SAIED, MAHMOUD M. ABD-ALLAH, HISHAM M. NAGUIB, AHMED M.B. EL-SHAFIE, MOHAMED H.A. AHMED, AHMED O.M. SAKR, MOHAMMED F. SAAD, REDA A.A. SHETA, EMAD EL-DIN I. EL-SHENAWY and MOHAMED H. KHASHABA
Abstract
Introduction: While basic science studies in general indicate the potential of PRP to treat Tendon and Ligament Injuries (TLIs) effectively, a review of existing literature on the clinical use of PRP for the treatment of TLIs indicates a lack of consensus due to varied treatment outcomes. This suggests that current PRP treatment protocols for TLIs may not be optimal, and that not all TLIs may be effectively treated with PRP.
Aim of the Work: To study the results of the use of platelets rich plasma in augmenting flexor tendon repair.
Patients and Methods: The study was performed on 40 patients with 74 affected fingers flexor tendon injury; all cases were managed by surgical repair with or without PRP aug-mentation.
Results: All the patients were followed-up clinically with the Strickland and the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH), which measure Total Active Motion (TAM).
Conclusion: There were no significant effects of PRP on range of motion or excursion at any time point.