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Oeding JF, Jurgensmeier K, Boos AM, Krych AJ, Okoroha KR, Moatshe G, Camp CL. Early Surgery for Partial Tears of the Ulnar Collateral Ligament May Be More Cost-Effective and Result in Longer Playing Careers Than Nonoperative Management for High-Level Baseball Pitchers: A Decision-Analytic Markov Model-Based Analysis. Am J Sports Med 2024; 52:2319-2330. [PMID: 38899340 DOI: 10.1177/03635465241255147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
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BACKGROUND Nonoperative management versus early reconstruction for partial tears of the medial ulnar collateral ligament (MUCL) remains controversial, with the most common treatment options for partial tears consisting of rest, rehabilitation, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), and/or surgical intervention. However, whether the improved outcomes reported for treatments such as MUCL reconstruction (UCLR) or nonoperative management with a series of PRP injections justifies their increased upfront costs remains unknown. PURPOSE To compare the cost-effectiveness of an initial trial of physical therapy alone, an initial trial of physical therapy plus a series of PRP injections, and early UCLR to determine the preferred cost-effective treatment strategy for young, high-level baseball pitchers with partial tears of the MUCL and with aspirations to continue play at the next level (ie, collegiate and/or professional). STUDY DESIGN Economic and decision analysis; Level of evidence, 2. METHODS A Markov chain Monte Carlo probabilistic model was developed to evaluate the outcomes and costs of 1000 young, high-level, simulated pitchers undergoing nonoperative management with and without PRP versus early UCLR for partial MUCL tears. Utility values, return to play rates, and transition probabilities were derived from the published literature. Costs were determined based on the typical patient undergoing each treatment strategy at the authors' institution. Outcome measures included costs, acquired playing years (PYs), and the incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER). RESULTS The mean total costs resulting from nonoperative management without PRP, nonoperative management with PRP, and early UCLR were $22,520, $24,800, and $43,992, respectively. On average, early UCLR produced an additional 4.0 PYs over the 10-year time horizon relative to nonoperative management, resulting in an ICER of $5395/PY, which falls well below the $50,000 willingness-to-pay threshold. Overall, early UCLR was determined to be the preferred cost-effective strategy in 77.5% of pitchers included in the microsimulation model, with nonoperative management with PRP determined to be the preferred strategy in 15% of pitchers and nonoperative management alone in 7.5% of pitchers. CONCLUSION Despite increased upfront costs, UCLR is a more cost-effective treatment option for partial tears of the MUCL than an initial trial of nonoperative management for most high-level baseball pitchers.
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- Jacob F Oeding
- Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
- Department of Orthopaedics, Institute of Clinical Sciences, The Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Oslo Sports Trauma Research Center, Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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Buchanan TR, Hones KM, Hao KA, Kamarajugadda S, Portnoff B, Wright JO, King JJ, Wright TW, Kim J, Schoch BS, Roach RP, Aibinder WR. Rehabilitation Protocols in Elbow Medial Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries: A Systematic Review of Articles Published in the Last 20 Years. Sports Health 2024:19417381241249125. [PMID: 38702939 DOI: 10.1177/19417381241249125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/06/2024] Open
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CONTEXT Elbow medial ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injuries have become increasingly common in athletes. Despite this, rehabilitation protocols appear to vary drastically, which may explain the clinical equipoise regarding optimal management. OBJECTIVE This systematic review reports rehabilitation characteristics reported after UCL injuries and compares reported outcomes based on early versus delayed rehabilitation. DATA SOURCES Our search utilized PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane to identify all articles on UCL rehabilitation published between January 1, 2002 and October 1, 2022. STUDY SELECTION Studies in English with ≥5 patients that reported rehabilitation protocols for UCL injuries were evaluated. STUDY DESIGN Systematic review. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level 4. DATA EXTRACTION Data included sample characteristics, time to achieve physical therapy milestones, outcome scores, and return-to-play (RTP) rate and timing. RESULTS Our review included 105 articles with a total of 15,928 elbows (98% male; weighted mean age, 23 years; follow-up, 47 months), with 15,077 treated operatively and 851 treated nonoperatively. The weighted mean time patients spent adhering to nonweightbearing status was 42 days. The mean time until patients were given clearance for active range of motion (ROM) 15 days, full ROM 40 days, and elbow strengthening exercises 32 days. The mean time until all restrictions were lifted was 309 days. The mean time to begin a throwing program was 120 days. Across all rehabilitation characteristics, protocols for patients undergoing nonoperative management started patients on rehabilitation earlier. After UCL reconstruction, earlier active ROM (≤14 days), elbow strengthening (≤30 days), no restrictions (≤180 days), and throwing (≤120 days) postoperatively led to earlier RTP without a negative effect on functional outcome scores. CONCLUSION Current literature provides a spectrum of protocols for elbow UCL rehabilitation, regardless of management. Nonoperative patients began ROM activities, strengthening, and throwing programs sooner than operative patients, and earlier milestones led to earlier RTP.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
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- College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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Fucaloro SP, Kang AS, Bragg JT, Krivicich L, Salzler MJ. Return to Sport After Ulnar Collateral Ligament Tears Treated with Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections is Influenced by Length of Rehabilitation and Leukocyte Content of Injections: A Systematic Review. Arthroscopy 2024:S0749-8063(24)00205-6. [PMID: 38508288 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2024.03.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2024] [Revised: 02/27/2024] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 03/22/2024]
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PURPOSE To analyze the current literature assessing return to sport (RTS) outcomes after platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections for the nonoperative treatment of ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injuries. METHODS A systematic review of PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science databases was conducted in June 2023 to identify studies assessing RTS after PRP injections for UCL injuries. Tear severity, leukocyte content of PRP, rehabilitation protocol, and RTS outcomes were collected. Heterogeneity was assessed through proportional random-effects models for RTS and return to preinjury level of play (RTLP) with subgroup analysis by rehabilitation length, leukocyte content of PRP, and tear severity. RESULTS Eight studies with 278 partial-thickness and 44 full-thickness tears were identified. The mean age of patients ranged from 17.3 to 26 years. The mean RTS time after injection ranged from 5.2 to 25.4 weeks. High heterogeneity was observed among studies, with RTS rates ranging from 46% to 100% (I2 = 83%) and RTLP rates ranging from 34% to 100% (I2 = 83%). Studies with the longest rehabilitation programs (12-14 weeks) had RTS rates of 87% to 100% (I2 = 0%). RTS rates among athletes treated with leukocyte-poor and leukocyte-rich PRP ranged from 73% to 100% (I2 = 30%) and 52% to 88% (I2 = 84%), respectively. Subanalysis of RTS by tear severity demonstrated high variability, with partial-thickness rates ranging from 59% to 100% (I2 = 55%) and full-thickness rates ranging from 27% to 100% (I2 = 63.2%). CONCLUSIONS Studies assessing RTS after PRP injections are highly heterogeneous; however, current data suggest nonoperative RTS and RTLP rates ranging from 46% to 100% and 34% to 100%, respectively. Studies with at least 12 weeks of rehabilitation and studies using leukocyte-poor PRP demonstrated low heterogeneity and greater RTS rates. Alternatively, high heterogeneity was observed among both partial- and full-thickness tears. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV, systematic review of Level III-IV studies.
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- Stephen P Fucaloro
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.; Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A
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- Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.; Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A..
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Sciascia AD. Rehabilitation of the painful elbow. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2024; 33:466-473. [PMID: 37648014 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2023.07.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2023] [Revised: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 07/21/2023] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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Although lateral elbow pain and medial ulnar collateral ligament injury are common musculoskeletal pathologies in overhead athletes, the evidence supporting specific interventions for managing these conditions is scarce. Management of these conditions has been guided mostly by expert opinion rather than empirical evidence, yet the lack of comparative data in the literature has not negatively affected return-to-play rates following surgery. However, an understanding of what is known regarding unimodal and multimodal treatments for lateral elbow pain and medial ulnar collateral ligament injury is needed for clinicians to select evidence-based treatment pathways and highlight what is not known to develop future high-quality investigations.
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- Aaron D Sciascia
- Institute for Clinical Outcomes and Research, Lexington Clinic, Lexington, KY, USA.
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Vomer RP, Montero DP, Shapiro S, York E, Memon S, Fungwe C, Pujalte GGA. From Dugout to the Mound: A Tale of Platelet-Rich Performance. Cureus 2023; 15:e50600. [PMID: 38222189 PMCID: PMC10788149 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.50600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/16/2024] Open
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Ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) tears of the elbow are prevalent injuries among throwing athletes and are associated with excessive or repeated valgus forces at the elbow. We present the case of an 18-year-old male baseball pitcher with an 18-month history of progressive right elbow pain, notably worsened during his fastball pitching. Clinical assessment revealed tenderness with dynamic stressing of the right UCL. Imaging analyses, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and dynamic ultrasound, confirmed a high-grade partial tear of the UCL at its origin. Non-operative management was pursued, which included an ultrasound-guided platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection and intensive physical therapy. Follow-up evaluations at six and 12 weeks demonstrated a noteworthy improvement in subjective pain descriptions and structural healing of the UCL. After the patient completed a therapy and rehabilitation program, throwing activities at full strength were able to be resumed. This case underscores the potential efficacy of conservative approaches in handling UCL tears with the inclusion of PRP as a viable treatment option.
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- Rock P Vomer
- Department of Family Medicine, Avance Care, Raleigh, USA
- Department of Family Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, USA
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- Department of Family Medicine, Prisma Health University of South Carolina, Columbia, USA
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- Department of Family Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, USA
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- Department of Family Medicine, Avance Care, Raleigh, USA
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- Departments of Family Medicine and Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, USA
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Gopinatth V, Batra AK, Khan ZA, Jackson GR, Jawanda HS, Mameri ES, McCormick JR, Knapik DM, Chahla J, Verma NN. Return to Sport After Nonoperative Management of Elbow Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Am J Sports Med 2023; 51:3858-3869. [PMID: 36876746 DOI: 10.1177/03635465221150507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Elbow ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injuries can result in significant functional impairment in throwing and overhead athletes. UCL reconstruction and repair are proven treatments to restore stability, but the efficacy of nonoperative management is unclear. PURPOSE To determine the rate of return to sports (RTS) and return to previous level of play (RTLP) in athletes sustaining medial elbow ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injuries treated nonoperatively. STUDY DESIGN Systematic review; Level of evidence, 4. METHODS A literature search was performed using Scopus, PubMed, Medline, the Cochrane Database for Systematic Review, and the Cochrane Central Register for Controlled Trials according to the 2020 PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) statement. Inclusion criteria were limited to level 1 to 4 human studies reporting on RTS outcomes after nonoperative management of UCL injuries. RESULTS A total of 15 studies, consisting of 365 patients with a mean age of 20.45 ± 3.26 years, were identified. Treatment primarily consisted of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections with physical therapy (n = 189 patients; n = 7 studies) versus physical therapy alone (n = 176 patients; n = 8 studies). The overall RTS rate was 79.7% and the overall RTLP rate was 77.9%. Increasing UCL injury severity grade was associated with lower RTS rates. The RTS rate for proximal tears (89.7%; n = 61/68) was significantly greater than that for distal tears (41.2%; n = 14/34) (P < .0001). No significant difference in RTS rate was seen in patients treated with PRP versus those who did not receive PRP (P = .757). CONCLUSION For athletes undergoing nonoperative management of UCL injuries, the overall RTS and RTLP rates were 79.7% and 77.9%, respectively, with excellent outcomes in grade 1 and grade 2 UCL injuries, specifically. The RTS rate for proximal tears was significantly higher than that for distal tears. Athletes were most commonly treated with PRP injection and physical therapy.
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- Varun Gopinatth
- Saint Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
- Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Aljefri AM, Brien CO, Tan TJ, Sheikh AM, Ouellette H, Bauones S. Clinical Applications of PRP: Musculoskeletal Applications, Current Practices and Update. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2023; 46:1504-1516. [PMID: 37783774 DOI: 10.1007/s00270-023-03567-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2022] [Accepted: 09/14/2023] [Indexed: 10/04/2023]
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Musculoskeletal tissues are often subjected to deleterious effects stemming from traumatic injuries or degenerative pathologies, which can impede the body's natural repair response. The advent of regenerative medicine has emerged as a promising therapeutic approach in modern patient care. Among the interventions in this cutting-edge field, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and cell-based therapies, such as mesenchymal stem cells, have garnered significant attention. In this article, we endeavor to provide an overview of the current practices and recent developments in PRP therapy, with a particular emphasis on the clinical applications for musculoskeletal pathologies.
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- Ahmad M Aljefri
- Department of Musculoskeletal and Interventional Radiology, King Fahad Medical City, 11525, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Radiology, Vancouver General Hospital/University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Radiology, Changi General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Radiology, Vancouver General Hospital/University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Radiology, Vancouver General Hospital/University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Musculoskeletal and Interventional Radiology, King Fahad Medical City, 11525, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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Pretorius J, Habash M, Ghobrial B, Alnajjar R, Ellanti P. Current Status and Advancements in Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy. Cureus 2023; 15:e47176. [PMID: 38021947 PMCID: PMC10652151 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.47176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) as a treatment modality has been around for the last four decades, but only truly gained popularity over the last 10 to 15 years in medicine, in a variety of fields ranging from regenerative medicine to infertility treatment. It has gained popularity, especially in treating musculoskeletal conditions where the bulk of research has been performed and published. There is level I evidence available supporting its efficacy in the treatment of osteoarthritis (OA), epicondylitis, bursitis, compressive neuropathy, plantar fasciitis, muscular injuries and osteochondral lesions. Most published research with regards to PRP has been focused on knee OA (limited research in shoulder, elbow, and foot and ankle OA), lateral epicondylitis and carpal tunnel syndrome, whereas spinal and hand conditions have limited research available. Tendinopathies and partial tendon tears have conflicting evidence available, with level I evidence supporting PRP's use in rotator cuff tendinopathies and tears, with contradictory level I evidence discouraging its use in patella and Achilles tendinopathies and tears. The available evidence regarding the use of PRP continues to produce conflicting results, but despite this, there is an ongoing increase in the popularity and use of PRP in patients with musculoskeletal conditions.
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- Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University Hospital Galway, Galway, IRL
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- Trauma and Orthopaedics, University Hospital Galway, Galway, IRL
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- Trauma and Orthopaedics, University Hospital Galway, Galway, IRL
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- Trauma and Orthopaedics, Letterkenny University Hospital, Letterkenny, IRL
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Snigar K, Paul RW, Spada JM, Zareef U, Hall A, Erickson BJ, Ciccotti MG, Thomas SJ. Does Prehabilitation Before Surgery Affect Return to Sport in Baseball Pitchers With Partial Ulnar Collateral Ligament Tears? Orthop J Sports Med 2023; 11:23259671231162635. [PMID: 37152618 PMCID: PMC10155012 DOI: 10.1177/23259671231162635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2022] [Accepted: 01/19/2023] [Indexed: 05/09/2023] Open
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Background Purposeful rehabilitation before surgery (prehabilitation) has been researched and implemented in the treatment of anterior cruciate ligament tears. However, it is unclear whether prehabilitation would affect outcomes for baseball pitchers with partial ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) tears. Purpose/Hypothesis The purpose of this study was to determine whether baseball pitchers with partial UCL tears who completed ≥4 weeks of prehabilitation (prehab group) have different return to play (RTP) outcomes than pitchers with 0 to 3 weeks of preoperative physical therapy (no prehab group). We hypothesized that pitchers in the prehab group would have similar RTP rates compared with pitchers in the no prehab group. Study Design Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3. Methods Baseball pitchers of all competitive levels who underwent primary UCL reconstruction (UCLR) or UCL repair between 2010 and 2019 were included. Physician chart notes, magnetic resonance images, and operative notes were screened to confirm primary UCLR or UCL repair of a partial UCL tear and to identify whether the nonoperative treatment had been attempted. Patients were contacted via RedCap for postoperative complications, reoperations, RTP, and patient-reported outcomes (Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic score, Andrews-Timmerman score, Conway-Jobe score, and satisfaction). Results Overall, 105 baseball pitchers (n = 55 prehab group; n = 50 no prehab group) were included and evaluated at 3.4 ± 2.5 years postoperatively. Six pitchers underwent UCL repair, and 99 pitchers underwent UCLR. All demographic characteristics were similar between groups except the prehab group received a gracilis graft more frequently (76.5% vs 51.2%; P = .038). The RTP rate (prehab [88.1%] vs no prehab [93.8%]; P = .465) was similar between groups. All other postoperative outcomes were also similar between groups, including revision rates and patient-reported outcomes. Conclusion Postoperative and patient-reported outcomes did not differ significantly between pitchers with partial UCL tears who performed rehabilitation before UCL surgery and pitchers who did not attempt a significant period of rehabilitation before UCL surgery. Clinicians should feel comfortable recommending rehabilitation for patients with partial UCL tears who wish to attempt a period of nonoperative treatment, as postoperative outcomes are not affected if UCL surgery is later needed.
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- Kourtney Snigar
- Department of Exercise Science, Thomas
Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery,
Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine,
Nutley, New Jersey, USA
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- Rowan University School of Osteopathic
Medicine, Stratford, New Jersey, USA
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- Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical
School, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery,
Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery,
Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery,
Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Exercise Science, Thomas
Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Stephen J. Thomas, PhD,
ATC, Department of Exercise Science, Thomas Jefferson University, 4201 Henry
Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144, USA (
) (Twitter: @shoulder_nerd)
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Bajaj S, Orbuch D, Wang JV, Geronemus RG. Preparation and Utility of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) for Facial Aging: A Comprehensive Review. Adv Ther 2022; 39:4021-4036. [DOI: 10.1007/s12325-022-02239-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2022] [Accepted: 06/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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