Exogenous application of platelet-leukocyte gel during open subacromial decompression contributes to improved patient outcome. A prospective randomized double-blind study

• Published in: European surgical research Vol. 40; no. 2; p. 203
• Main Authors: Everts, P A, Devilee, R J J, Brown Mahoney, C, van Erp, A, Oosterbos, C J M, Stellenboom, M, Knape, J T A, van Zundert, A
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland S. Karger AG 01.02.2008
• Subjects: Adult; Blood Platelets; Decompression, Surgical - adverse effects; Double-Blind Method; Female; Gels; Humans; Injections, Intra-Articular; Intraoperative Care; Joint Instability - etiology; Leukocyte Count; Leukocytes; Male; Middle Aged; Pain Measurement; Pain, Postoperative - physiopathology; Platelet Count; Postoperative Period; Range of Motion, Articular; Shoulder Impingement Syndrome - blood; Shoulder Impingement Syndrome - surgery; Shoulder Joint; Treatment Outcome

Platelet-leukocyte gel (PLG) is being used during various surgical procedures in an attempt to enhance the healing process. We studied the effects of PLG on postoperative recovery of patients undergoing open subacromial decompression (OSD). PLG was produced from platelet-leukocyte-rich plasma (P-LRP...