Journal article
The Use of Platelet-rich Plasma in Orthopedic Injuries
Abstract
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is an autologous concentration of blood-derived human platelets in a small volume of plasma. The types of PRP vary according to the commercial preparation system used, the platelet concentration, or the anticoagulant or activator used. Autologous conditioned plasma is an autologous concentration of human platelets in plasma 2 to 4 times greater than that which is found in blood at baseline. Platelets are important to …
Authors
Willits K; Kaniki N; Bryant D
Journal
Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Review, Vol. 21, No. 4, pp. 225–230
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
12 2013
DOI
10.1097/jsa.0000000000000001
ISSN
1062-8592