Year: 2026 | Month: June | Volume: 13 | Issue: 6 | Pages: 236-242
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijrr.20260623
Clinical Effectiveness of Platelet-Rich Plasma for Meniscal Injuries: A Systematic Review
I Gusti Ngurah Wira Aditya1, IGN Wien Aryana2
1Resident, Dept. Orthopaedic & Traumatology, Prof IGNG Ngoerah General Hospital, Udayana University, Bali, Indonesia
2Orthopaedic Surgeon, Dept. Orthopaedic & Traumatology, Prof IGNG Ngoerah General Hospital, Udayana University, Bali, Indonesia
Corresponding Author: I Gusti Ngurah Wira Aditya
ABSTRACT
Background: Meniscal injuries are common among active individuals, and meniscal repair is increasingly favored over meniscectomy due to its joint-preserving benefits. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has emerged as a biological adjunct to enhance healing, though clinical evidence of its efficacy remains inconclusive.
Methods: A systematic search of PubMed, Embase, Google Scholar, and Cochrane Library (2010–2025) was conducted for English-language studies comparing meniscal repair with or without PRP. Inclusion required original research reporting functional outcomes or pain scores. Risk of bias was assessed.
Results: The initial search yielded a total of A total of 462 records were identified; after screening and full-text review, 4 studies met inclusion criteria for systematic review. This review highlights promising findings from four studies one RCT and three cohorts demonstrating the clinical potential of PRP in meniscal repair. PRP was associated with improved outcomes in IKDC, WOMAC, and VAS scores, as well as high return-to-activity rates, suggesting its beneficial role in enhancing meniscal healing.
Conclusion: While PRP appears beneficial as an adjunct in meniscal repair, standardized protocols and well-powered randomized trials are needed to clarify its efficacy and identify optimal indications.
Keywords: Platelet-Rich Plasma; Meniscal Repair; Functional Outcome; Good Health and Well-Being
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