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El-Swaify ST, Refaat MA, AbdelWahab AA, Seddik MEE, Mostafa Abdelrazek AE, Doas Y, Beshay PW. Is platelet-rich plasma a new solution for shoulder adhesive capsulitis? A systematic scoping review of the literature. Shoulder Elbow 2024; 16:239-249. [PMID: 38818099 PMCID: PMC11135196 DOI: 10.1177/17585732231174184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2022] [Revised: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 04/18/2023] [Indexed: 06/01/2024]
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Background Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has shown promising results for adhesive shoulder capsulitis (AC) in pre-clinical models. The aim of this review is to investigate the clinical outcomes of using PRP in AC. Materials and Methods We conducted a systematic scoping review of the literature using bibliographic databases from inception until the 9th of January 2022 [PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and CENTRAL]. Randomized studies were included if they investigated the use of PRP in human patients with a diagnosis of AC. Authors performed individual study quality assessments using the RoB 2 tool. Results We screened a total of 470 results and 6 were included in the final synthesis. Studies included data of 578 patients with 263 patients receiving PRP (45.5%). All studies used PRP as part of non-operative treatment. PRP was compared to another intervention in all six studies. Four of these studies found PRP to be more effective. No major adverse effects were reported in any study. Conclusion PRP is a safe treatment option that can be added to the investigative treatment arsenal of AC. Despite showing some favorable results, several limitations and patient-centered questions remain to be addressed by future studies. Level of Evidence IV.
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- Department of Surgery, Ain Shams University Hospitals, Abbasseya, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Surgery, Ain Shams University Hospitals, Abbasseya, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Surgery, Ain Shams University Hospitals, Abbasseya, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Surgery, Ain Shams University Hospitals, Abbasseya, Cairo, Egypt
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Feusi O, Fleischmann T, Waschkies C, Pape HC, Werner CM, Tiziani S. Vitamin C as a Potential Prophylactic Measure Against Frozen Shoulder in an In Vivo Shoulder Contracture Animal Model. Am J Sports Med 2023; 51:2041-2049. [PMID: 37249131 PMCID: PMC10315865 DOI: 10.1177/03635465231172192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2022] [Accepted: 03/17/2023] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Frozen shoulder is a common, painful, and movement-restricting condition. Although primary frozen shoulder is idiopathic, secondary frozen shoulder can occur after trauma or surgery. Prophylactic and therapeutic options are often unsatisfactory. Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is a potent physiological antioxidant and likely inhibits the activation of nuclear factor κB, which plays a decisive role in inflammatory reactions. HYPOTHESIS Because of its anti-inflammatory effects, vitamin C may be valuable in the prevention of secondary frozen shoulder. STUDY DESIGN Controlled laboratory study. METHODS An in vivo shoulder contracture model was conducted by fixation of the right proximal limb of Sprague-Dawley rats. A treatment group (n = 8) receiving vitamin C orally was compared with a control group (n = 9) without vitamin C. The primary outcome was capsular thickness at the shoulder joint measured on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examination. Further histological examination was performed but was not statistically analyzed because of variability of the cutting plane through the glenoid. RESULTS Vitamin C treatment resulted in less thickening of the axillary fold of the operated shoulder at 2 of the 3 locations measured on MRI compared with untreated controls (insertion to the glenoid, P = .074; insertion to the humerus, P = .006; middle of the axillary recess, P = .008). The observed structural changes in histological examination corroborated the significant changes obtained from the MRI measurements. CONCLUSION Prophylactic vitamin C seemed to reduce the thickening of the axillary recess in secondary frozen shoulder in this preclinical study. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Vitamin C may be helpful as a noninvasive therapeutic measure to prevent secondary frozen shoulder (eg, within the context of surgery in the shoulder region or immobilization) or to treat primary frozen shoulder at an early stage. Further studies are required to evaluate the effect of this treatment in humans and the necessary dosage in humans.
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- Oscar Feusi
- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Division of Surgical Research, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Division of Surgical Research, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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Harna B, Gupta V, Arya S, Jeyaraman N, Rajendran RL, Jeyaraman M, Gangadaran P, Khanna M, Hong CM, Ahn BC. Current Role of Intra-Articular Injections of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Adhesive Capsulitis of Shoulder: A Systematic Review. BIOENGINEERING (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 10:bioengineering10010021. [PMID: 36671593 PMCID: PMC9854870 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering10010021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2022] [Revised: 12/19/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Adhesive capsulitis shoulder is a common problem of patients presenting with shoulder pain and disability. The approach to such patients includes a variety of modalities. This systematic review evaluates the efficacy of intra-articular injections of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in the treatment. A literature search was performed between January 2010 and 30 May 2022. MeSH terms used were 'Platelet-rich plasma' OR 'PRP' AND 'Frozen shoulder' OR 'Adhesive capsulitis shoulder' OR 'Periarthritis shoulder'. The search included published articles in the English language involving human subjects. Studies evaluating other types of shoulder disorders, in vitro studies, review articles, animal-model studies, and pre-clinical trials were excluded. The data regarding study characteristics, efficacy, and safety outcomes were analyzed. A total of 11 studies with 347 patients over 10 years were finally included in this review. Most publications were in 2019 and 2020, mostly from India. This review included seven comparative studies, three case series, and one case report. In seven studies, a single intra-articular PRP injection was administered, whereas in the rest of the studies two or multiple injections were given. Only one study demonstrated an equivocal efficacy of PRP and steroid intra-articular injection. The rest all depicted better clinical and functional outcomes with the PRP injection. Only one study compared the outcomes of hydro-dissection treatment in adhesive capsulitis with the intra-articular PRP injection. The rest all either examined PRP alone or compared it with the steroid intra-articular injection. None of the studies showed any major side effects. The intra-articular injections of PRP in the management of adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder provide a new treatment approach. Further studies are required to ascertain the efficacy and safety of the PRP intraarticular injection as a management alternative in adhesive capsulitis.
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- Bushu Harna
- Indian Orthoapedic Rheumatology Association (IORA), Lucknow 226010, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Indian Stem Cell Study Group (ISCSG) Association, Lucknow 226010, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Department of Orthopaedics, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Patparganj, New Delhi 110017, India
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- Indian Orthoapedic Rheumatology Association (IORA), Lucknow 226010, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Indian Stem Cell Study Group (ISCSG) Association, Lucknow 226010, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Elite Clinic for Orthopaedics and Critical Care Centre, Delhi Gate Agra 282002, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh 160012, India
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- Indian Orthoapedic Rheumatology Association (IORA), Lucknow 226010, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Indian Stem Cell Study Group (ISCSG) Association, Lucknow 226010, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Department of Orthopaedics, Rathimed Speciality Hospital, Chennai 600040, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu 41944, Republic of Korea
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- Indian Orthoapedic Rheumatology Association (IORA), Lucknow 226010, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Indian Stem Cell Study Group (ISCSG) Association, Lucknow 226010, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Department of Orthopaedics, ACS Medical College and Hospital, Dr. MGR Educational and Research Institute, Chennai 600056, Tamil Nadu, India
- Correspondence: (M.J.); (P.G.)
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu 41944, Republic of Korea
- BK21 FOUR KNU Convergence Educational Program of Biomedical Sciences for Creative Future Talents, Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41944, Republic of Korea
- Correspondence: (M.J.); (P.G.)
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- Indian Orthoapedic Rheumatology Association (IORA), Lucknow 226010, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Indian Stem Cell Study Group (ISCSG) Association, Lucknow 226010, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu 41944, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu 41944, Republic of Korea
- BK21 FOUR KNU Convergence Educational Program of Biomedical Sciences for Creative Future Talents, Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41944, Republic of Korea
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