Platelet-Rich Plasma
If platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has been recommended for you, you can find answers to any questions you may have.
Understanding OrthoBiologics:
OrthoBiologics are nature substances such as cells, tissue, blood component, and growth factor that are harnessed to aid in the treatment of orthopedic conditions, such as osteoarthritis, or ligament and tendon injuries. They may be used to replace lost tissue, stimulate regeneration and healing, reduce pain and inflammation and improve joint function, and they can be administered as an office-based treatment, in the form of an injection, or at the time of surgery.
Research is ongoing, but OrthoBiologics have been found to improve symptoms and surgical outcomes in clinical trials and practice, as they function like "Biologic Pharmacies", delivering nutrients, growth factors, and various biologic molecules to a site of degeneration, injury, or surgical repair.
It is important to understand that OrthoBiologics are not necessarily related to stem cells, nor are they regenerative in nature; it is the growth factors, and not the cells themselves that impact inflammation and healing.
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is obtained from the patient's blood after it has been processed to concentrate platelets and certain white blood cells that enhance healing and reduce inflammation. PRP may be injected directly into the damaged tissue during an out-patient procedure at the time of, or following repair surgery. PRP does not increase surgical time, prolonged recovery, or require extra sutures.
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