by Rachel Wheeler | Jul 8, 2017 | PRP - Platelet Rich Plasma
Platelet rich plasma (PRP) has been shown to be beneficial in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. The growth factors in PRP such as PDGF, TGF-B, and IGF-1 may help graft maturation. This is important for mechanical strength and return to activity. PRP can...
by John Urse, DO | Mar 29, 2017 | PRP - Platelet Rich Plasma
PRP is defined by the American Red Cross as a sample of plasma with a twofold or more increase in platelet concentration. There are over 1500 proteins within platelets. Among them are growth and activating factors that decrease the inflammatory response and promote...
by John Urse, DO | Mar 17, 2017 | PRP - Platelet Rich Plasma
In an Editorial Commentary, Timothy Hunt, MD , Associate Editor of “Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery”, states that the “the time has come to try Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) knee injections for Osteoarthritis”. He...
by John Urse, DO | Mar 17, 2017 | PRP - Platelet Rich Plasma
Just published is a study of over 1000 patients in 10 different studies, all randomized, prospectively reviewed (Level 1 evidence), given Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) for knee osteoarthritis. Results showed that though PRP and viscous gel (hyaluronic acid) injections...
by John Urse, DO | Feb 25, 2017 | PRP - Platelet Rich Plasma
In a randomized, controlled trial , Level of Evidence 1(best), Patel, et al, (reference 1), divided patients into 3 groups: Group A-52 Osteoarthritis (OA) knees, single Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injection Group B: 50 OA knees, 2 injections Group C- 46 OA knees,...
