Evaluation of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in the treatment of rotator cuff tendinopathy

Background: Rotator cuff tendinopathy is a common cause of shoulder pain and functional deficit. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has emerged as potential non-surgical treatment option due to its ability promote healing improve blood flow the affected area. This study aimed evaluate effectiveness PRP in reducing improving function patients with rotator tendinopathy.Methods: A total 30 tendinopathy, who had failed conservative treatments, were enrolled study. They received single subacromial injection underwent standardized rehabilitation protocol. Pain levels assessed using Visual Analog Scale (VAS), outcomes measured Disabilities Arm, Shoulder, Hand (dash) score. Data collected at baseline after 8 12 weeks.Results: Following treatment, there was significant reduction resting levels, mean VAS score decreasing from 7.0 2.6 weeks. Functional improvement also observed, indicated by decrease DASH 52.3 19.4 No major adverse events reported, only minor localized site being most side effect.Conclusion: combined protocol resulted tendinopathy. supports use for this condition, providing relief potentially avoiding need surgery.