Autologous platelet-rich plasma (APRP) in diabetes foot disease: a meta-analysis
Maria Ruiz-Muñoz, Francisco-Javier Martinez-Barrios, Raúl Fernández-Torres, Eva Lopezosa-Reca, Ana Marchena‐Rodríguez
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: This study will explore the effectiveness of autologous platelet-rich plasma in the treatment of diabetic foot disease compared to conventional treatments, based on the ulcer healing rate. METHODS: The electronic databases of PubMed, EMBASE, and WOS internet were searched. Evaluated outcome rate of complete ulcer healing. Statistical analysis was performed with RevMan 5.0 software and SPSS 25.0. RESULTS: = 0 %) in growth factors based in autologous platelech-rich plasma (aPRP) group compared with control. Mixed evidence was seen for publication bias, but analyses by using the trim-and-fill method did not appreciably alter results. CONCLUSION: Autologous platelet-rich plasma can improve the complete healing rate of the ulcer compared to current conventional treatments in diabetic foot ulcer patients.