Are Platelet Rich Plasma injections a Better Choice Compared to Glucocorticoid Injections for the Treatment of Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy in Adult Patients?

Author

Sawyer Lange, Augsburg University

Date of Award

2018

Document Type

Open Access Thesis

Degree Name

MS in Physician Assistant Studies (PA)

Department

Physician Assistant Studies

First Advisor

Eric Barth

Abstract

An estimated 16 to 34 percent of the general population will experience shoulder pain at some point in their life. Rotator cuff tendinopathy makes up a large portion of that percentage. Platelet rich plasma (PRP) is an autologous blood product that has supraphsyiologic levels of growth factors and cytokines that have the potential to expedite the tendon healing process. This literature review will look at the current science surrounding PRP and look at studies comparing its efficacy to the commonly used corticosteroid injection.

Identifier

SC11.PAS.2018.Lange.S

Recommended Citation

Lange, Sawyer, "Are Platelet Rich Plasma injections a Better Choice Compared to Glucocorticoid Injections for the Treatment of Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy in Adult Patients?" (2018). Theses and Graduate Projects. 323.
https://idun.augsburg.edu/etd/323