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Addition of platelet-rich plasma to physiotherapy reduces tear volume and іmproves functional outcomes in articular-sided partial supraspinatus tendon tears.
Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA·July 1, 2026·PMID 41758992
Why it mattersPartial-thickness rotator cuff tears are common and can progress. This study provides Level II evidence that adding PRP to physiotherapy may enhance structural healing and functional recovery, offering a potential non-surgical option to improve outcomes.
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