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Biologics in shoulder and elbow pathology

Authors :
Eric D. Haunschild, BS
Ron Gilat, MD
Michael C. Fu, MD, MHS
Nolan Condron, BS
Brian J. Cole, MD, MBA
Source :
JSES Reviews, Reports, and Techniques, Vol 1, Iss 1, Pp 1-6 (2021)
Publication Year :
2021
Publisher :
Elsevier, 2021.

Abstract

In recent years, orthobiologics have been of increasing clinical interest in the treatment of shoulder and elbow pathology. In some conditions, such as rotator cuff injury and lateral epicondylitis, there have been high-quality trials that support the use of platelet-rich plasma in reducing pain, restoring functionality, and improving clinical outcomes. However, as the numbers of both cellular-based biologics and the conditions being augmented by biologics continue to expand, there is a substantial need for high-quality investigations to support their routine use in most shoulder and elbow conditions. The purpose of this review is to summarize the current evidence of orthobiologics in the management of shoulder and elbow injury, as nonoperative treatment and as augments to operative treatment.

Subjects

Subjects :
Review Article
Surgery
RD1-811

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
26666391
Volume :
1
Issue :
1
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
JSES Reviews, Reports, and Techniques
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.970c4e1bcbb045a5acde89a64298bbe3
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xrrt.2020.11.002