Student Presenter(s): Neil Gambhir, Forrest Butenksy, Hannah Fischer
Faculty Mentor: Olga Savinova
Department: Biomedical Sciences
School/College: College of Osteopathic Medicine, Long Island

Meniscus and rotator cuff tears are two of the most common orthopedic injuries, and although conservative treatment is favored, these tears typically necessitate the utilization of arthroscopic surgery. Recovery times from these surgical procedures are lengthy and complications such as re-tears often arise. The utilization of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections in conjunction with arthroscopic surgery is a new approach that physicians are exploring to improve post-surgical functional outcomes. In this review, we will explore literature over the past 5 years and summarize the conclusions regarding the efficacy of PRP injections measured as functional outcomes following meniscus and rotator cuff arthroscopic repair. Seven meniscus and rotator cuff clinical studies were included in our review, with significant differences found between control groups and PRP injection groups in the reported outcomes of one study. While the utilization of PRP injections is increasing, further investigation must be conducted to fully uncover their combined therapeutic potential alongside arthroscopic surgery.