Management of post traumatic frozen shoulder using autologous Platelet Rich Plasma intra-articular injection

Dr. Sunil Yadav; Dr. Vishnu Mittal; Dr. Anurag Chhabra; Dr. Ashok Kumar; Dr.Priyanjal jakhar; Dr. Surender

Volume : VI, Issue : IV, April - 2017

Management of post traumatic frozen shoulder using autologous Platelet Rich Plasma intra-articular injection

Dr. Sunil Yadav, Dr. Vishnu Mittal, Dr. Anurag Chhabra, Dr. Ashok Kumar, Dr. Priyanjal Jakhar, Dr. Surender

Abstract :

Introduction- Frozen shoulder secondary to trauma occurs with either because of trauma to shoulder itself or away from shoulder joint in same limb consequencing into prolonged disuse or immobilization. Platelet-rich plasma can produce collagen and growth factors, which increases stem cells and consequently enhances the healing. To date, there is only a case report regarding the effectiveness of platelet-rich plasma in frozen shoulder either primary or secondary.

Methodology- 22 patients visiting the Orthopedics OPD fulfilling the inclusion criteria were included in the study. On follow-up evaluation was done by using DASH score.

Results- Pre-injection mean DASH score was 60.64 and post-injection mean DASH score at final follow-up was 32.4. The difference is statistically significant with p-value <0.001.

Conclusion- Results were comparable with other studies using other modalities. The results of this study support the use of PRP in post-traumatic frozen shoulder which is safe and has shown significant improvement in early phases of diseases.