If you’ve recently undergone rotator cuff repair with Erol Yoldas, MD, of Orthopedic Specialty Institute, or any other surgeon, or are considering surgery for a full-thickness rotator cuff tear, there’s one key decision you can make to improve your outcome dramatically: Get a platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection with Dr. Weaver following your procedure.
As a specialist in regenerative medicine and the Director of Orthobiologics for Orthopedic Specialty Institute, Martin Weaver, MD, has seen firsthand how PRP can significantly accelerate healing and reduce complications in orthopedic recovery, especially after rotator cuff surgery. Now, a new study published in May 2025 in the Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine confirms what we’ve long known: PRP works.
What the Science Says
In June 2024, a team led by Shi Yin, MD, conducted an in-depth cross-sectional analysis of five high-quality meta-analyses exploring PRP’s effectiveness in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. These studies, evaluated under PRISMA and AMSTAR guidelines, represented data from 566 patients across eight randomized controlled trials, the gold standard in clinical research.
Here’s what the researchers found regarding patients who received PRP:
- Less likely to experience a retear within 12 months after rotator cuff surgery
- Postoperative pain was significantly lower, as measured by visual analog scales (patient-reported pain scores)
- Higher functional outcomes in both the short and long-term based on Constant scores and UCLA activity scores (common orthopedic scoring tools that track metrics like strength, range of motion, and daily activity level)
- The strongest benefits were in single-row repairs, a common surgical method used at advanced orthopedic practices like ours
Click here to read the full study.
What This Means for You
At Orthopedic Specialty Institute, we don’t just repair rotator cuffs; we optimize your healing. Dr. Yoldas performs precise, minimally invasive arthroscopic repairs using the latest techniques. But the surgical repair is just the beginning. What happens in the weeks and months that follow determines whether you return to full strength or end up frustrated by setbacks, re-tears, or lingering pain.
That’s Where Dr. Weaver Comes In
By using your body’s own concentrated healing factors, Dr. Weaver’s PRP injections deliver a powerful boost to the healing process right at the surgical site. In doing so, PRP:
- Enhances tendon-to-bone healing
- Reduces inflammation and pain
- Lowers the risk of retear
- Accelerates return to daily activities and sports
Why Choose PRP with Dr. Martin Weaver?
As Orthopedic Specialty Institute’s Director of Orthobiologics, Dr. Weaver is a double board-certified physician in Sports Medicine and Orthopedics who specializes in non-surgical and regenerative techniques that work hand-in-hand with your surgeon’s efforts. Dr. Weaver excels in ultrasound-guided, precisely targeted PRP injections, which means the growth factors go exactly where they’re needed.
And because Dr. Weaver works directly with Dr. Yoldas and the surgical team, your care is seamlessly coordinated. You don’t have to navigate recovery on your own. We make sure every step, from surgery to full recovery, is optimized.
Take the Extra Step for Your Recovery
Surgery alone isn’t always enough. If you’re serious about getting back to the life you live, whether that means swinging a golf club, swimming laps, or simply sleeping without pain, consider PRP as a vital part of your rotator cuff recovery.
The evidence is here. The expertise is here. Now it’s your move.
Ask Dr. Yoldas about scheduling your post-op PRP injection with Dr. Weaver today.
Your shoulder will thank you.
For more information or to book your PRP consultation, contact the Orthopedic Specialty Institute’s Regenerative Medicine Division at (954) 866-9699 or click here to request an appointment online.
