Platelet-Rich Plasma and Bone Marrow Stimulation in Double-Row Rotator Cuff Repair Does Not Improve Clinical Outcomes but Reduces Retear Rates: A Retrospective Analysis With Propensity Score Matching

The authors aimed to evaluate the clinical and radiologic outcomes of double-row suture bridge (DRSB) rotator cuff repair with and without augmentation using platelet-rich plasma (PRP) or bone marrow stimulation (BMS). Their findings revealed that while clinical outcomes and range of motion were similar across all groups after two years, the retear rate was significantly lower in the PRP group compared to both the conventional DRSB and BMS groups. This suggests that PRP augmentation may be beneficial in reducing retears without improving overall clinical scores.