What is platelet-rich plasma (PRP)? It is a product that is derived from a patient’s own blood which contains a concentration of platelets and growth factors, which are pro-regenerative factors. Today, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is been used across a range of medical fields, including orthopedics, dermatology, and sports medicine, to promote healing and tissue regeneration.
How Does PRP Work?
PRP, short for platelet-rich plasma, is a convenient treatment option for many soft tissue injuries, because it only involves a blood draw from the arm. The blood is spun down in a centrifuge, separating out the platlet rich plasma (PRP) portion in which there are concentrated growth factors and cytokines. [Read more…]