Abstract:[Objective] To explore the effect of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) on clinical outcomes of open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of patella fractures. [Methods] From June 2018 to March 2021, a total of 50 patients with acute closed patella fracture were includ- ed in this study, and were randomly divided into two groups by lottery. Of them, 25 patients in the PRP group had ORIF combined local in- jection of 4~4.5 ml PRP, while the other 25 patients in the non-PRP group had ORIF only. The perioperative, follow-up and imaging data were compared between the two groups. [Results] All the patients in both groups had operation performed successfully with no serious com- plications. There were no statistically significant differences between the two groups in operation time, incision length, intraoperative blood loss, postoperative walking time, hospital stay, incision healing, and the early VAS scores (P>0.05) . The patients in both groups were fol- lowed up for (18.62±2.63) month on an average. A statistically significant difference was noticed between the two groups in time of clinical fracture healing (P<0.05) . The VAS scores significantly declined (P<0.05) , while Bostman score and the knee flexion-extension range of motion (ROM) significantly upgraded in both group over time (P<0.05) . The VAS score, Bostman score, and knee extension and flexion ROM of the PRP group were significantly better than those of the non-PRP group at all time points postoperatively (P<0.05) . Radiographi- cally, there were no statistically significant differences between the two groups in fractures reduction quality and fracture healing time on images (P>0.05) . Although there was trend of deterioration over time in Kellgren-Lawrence osteoarthritis classification of patellofemoral joint, it proved not statistically significant (P>0.05) , additionally, the difference between the two groups in Kellgren-Lawrence osteoarthri- tis grade was not statistically significant at any matching time point (P>0.05) . [Conclusion] The local injection of PRP in the ORIF of patel- lar fracture is conducive to improving fracture healing and the recovery of knee functions.