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Are Plasma Rich Platelets More Effective In Decreasing Chronic Lower Back Pain As Compared To Epidural Injections In Young Adults?, Linda M. Leones
Are Plasma Rich Platelets More Effective In Decreasing Chronic Lower Back Pain As Compared To Epidural Injections In Young Adults?, Linda M. Leones
PCOM Physician Assistant Studies Student Scholarship
Objective: The objective of this selective EBM review is to determine whether or not PRP injections are more effective in decreasing chronic lower back pain as compared to epidural injections in young adults.
Study Design: Systematic review of three English language randomized controlled trials (RCTs), all published after 2012.
Data Sources: Two double-blind RCTs and one randomized open blinded end point (PROBE), which analyzed the effectiveness of PRP and epidural injections in young adults with chronic lower back pain. All studies were found using PubMed.
Outcome(s) Measured: Each of the articles analyzed the pain relief and function ability stated by …
Does Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy In Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair Improve Patient Outcome?, Elan B. Kennedy
Does Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy In Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair Improve Patient Outcome?, Elan B. Kennedy
PCOM Physician Assistant Studies Student Scholarship
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this selective EBM review is to determine whether or not platelet rich plasma therapy (PRP) improves patient outcome in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair.
STUDY DESIGN: Review of three primary research studies published in the English language in 2011.
DATA SOURCES: Three double blind, randomized, controlled trials analyzing the effect of augmentation of rotator cuff repair surgery with PRP therapy were found using PubMed.
OUTCOMES MEASURED: Each of the three studies measured the effectiveness of PRP therapy in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, with specific regards to pain improvement after surgery, healing time and …