Regenerative Medicine Solutions for Rotator Cuff Injuries in Athletes: Indications and Outcomes.
Sports Med Arthrosc Rev
; 32(1): 46-50, 2024 Mar 01.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38695503
ABSTRACT
Rotator cuff (RC) injuries include a wide range of pathologic states. Athletes are perhaps the most susceptible to RC injuries ranging from tendinopathy to partial or full-thickness tears, due to functional overload and repetitive movements, causing abstention from sports for long periods. Regenerative medicine keeps giving us multiple choices to fight the disability caused by these pathologies. A literature search was performed, and findings related to the structure-function of rotator cuff units, pathophysiology of injuries, regenerative medicine treatments, and future strategies were outlined. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has a greater number of articles and clinical trials, accompanied by stem cells progenitor, prolotherapy, and new approaches such as microfragmented adipose tissue and exosomes. RC injuries in athletes can cause pain, functional impotence, and the risk of recurrence, and can lead them to stop playing sports. Regenerative medicine offers a range of treatments, but some of them need further studies to underline their actual validity.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Athletic Injuries
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Regenerative Medicine
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Platelet-Rich Plasma
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Rotator Cuff Injuries
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Sports Med Arthrosc Rev
Journal subject:
ORTOPEDIA
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Country of publication:
Estados Unidos