Platelet-rich plasma
Blood product used in transfusion medicine
Platelet-rich plasma
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP), also known as autologous conditioned plasma, is a concentrate of plasma protein derived from whole blood, centrifuged to remove red blood cells but retaining platelets. Though promoted for treating various medical conditions, evidence of its benefits was mixed as of 2020, showing effectiveness in certain conditions and ineffectiveness in others. As a concentrated source of blood plasma and autologous conditioned plasma, PRP contains multiple growth factors and other cytokines that can stimulate the healing of soft tissues and joints. Indications for its use include sports medicine and orthopaedics (such as acute muscle strains, tendinopathy, tendinosis, muscle-fascial injuries, and osteoarthritis) dermatology (for androgenic alopecia, wound healing, and skin rejuvenation), and even proctology (for fistula en ano). Various preparation protocols exist, with the underlying principle of concentrating platelets to 3–5 times physiological levels, then injecting this...
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