Assessment of effectiveness of intra articular autologous platelet rich plasma injection in the management of adhesive capsulitis of shoulder joint

Abstract

Background: It was reported that platelet rich plasma injection is effective in the management of pain in adhesive capsulitis. Platelet rich plasma injection has multiple uses in the field of medical sciences. Objectives: The present study was undertaken to observe the effectiveness of intra articular autologous platelet rich plasma injection in the management of adhesive capsulitis of shoulder joint. Methods: The present study involved 30 patients within the age group of 30 to 60 years of age were included. Both males (n=12) and females (n=18) were present in the study. DASH score and visual analogue scores were assessed in the patients with 8 weeks follow up. Data was collected pre injection, post injection after four weeks. Results: There was a significant decrease in the scores of DASH and Visual analogue scale scores followed by the intervention. Conclusion:The study results demonstrated that the platelet rich plasma injection was very effective in reducing the pain levels of the patients. The study suggests need of further detailed studies in this area to recommend the use of plasma injection rich with platelets for management of adhesive capsulitis.