Platelet Rich Plasma Therapyis a form of regenerative medicine that has been proposed to treat inflammatory conditions that affect ligaments, muscles, and tendons, such as osteoarthritis. It may also help with bone regeneration after a bone fracture. PRP has been proposed as an aid to promote the healing of skin wounds and dental disease. The theory is that by injecting PRP at the site of inflammation, that it will promote healing of the affected tissue and reduce inflammation.

What are Platelets?

Platelets are blood cells that have multiple purposes in the body. One of their main functions is to produce a clot so that a patient does not bleed to death. However, platelets also contain proteins that can help the body heal.

What is Platelet Rich Plasma?

Platelet rich plasma (PRP) is derived from removing the red blood cells from whole blood and isolating platelets. A sample of blood is taken from a patient and then spun down in a centrifuge. The red blood cells are removed with a pipette and discarded.
The left-over concentrate is called PRP which contains platelets and proteins that can then be used to promote healing and treat areas of inflammation in the body.

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