title: Autologous blood products in rotator cuff repair.
abstract: We review the management of rotator cuff tears, the mechanism of action of autologous blood products, principally platelet-rich plasma, and the current evidence for effective use of platelet-rich plasma, particularly in relation to the shoulder and chronic rotator cuff tears, for biological augmentation of rotator cuff repair.
authors: Omer
authors: O
authors: Mei-Dan
authors: Michael R
authors: MR
authors: Carmont
mesh_terms: D001182:Arthroscopy; D001804:Blood Transfusion, Autologous; D005081:Exercise Therapy; D006801:Humans; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000379:methods; D053657:Platelet-Rich Plasma; D020127:Recovery of Function / Q000502:physiology; D017006:Rotator Cuff / Q000601:surgery; D000070636:Rotator Cuff Injuries; D012782:Shoulder / Q000601:surgery; D000070599:Shoulder Injuries; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014945:Wound Healing