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Platelet-Rich Plasma
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The fraction (portion) of blood containing a high concentration of platelets, additional growth factors and bioactive molecules
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Provides the raw materials needed for healing injured, damaged tissue within or around joints and tendons at supra-physiologic concentrations
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This process supports tissue repair by releasing platelet-derived growth factors, cytokines, signaling molecules, and adhesive proteins that aid in regeneration.
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After platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment, local tissue regulators further enhance musculoskeletal healing by promoting communication between cells through specialized (paracrine, autocrine) signaling mechanisms.
Targeted delivery of concentrated platelets into injured or damaged musculoskeletal tissues can activate natural healing pathways
What Happens Inside Joints after PRP Injection?
Release of bioactive molecules in the joint space
Microscopic Reactions
Exhibits chondroprotective effect
No disease progression
> 95% of Participants Report:
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Alleviated pain
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Improved function
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Improved quality of life
The Role of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Inducing Musculoskeletal Tissue Healing
(b) No disease progression 1 year after PRP injection
(a) high-grade partial thickness wear over the medial femoral condyle (thick arrow) and tibial plateau with bone spurs (thin arrows).
Arthrex PRP System
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Rapid, efficient concentration of platelets and growth factors from a patient’s blood,
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Unique double-syringe design for safe, minimally invasive, point-of-care treatment
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Accelerates healing, reduces inflammation, and enhances tissue repair
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The closed system minimizes contamination risk, increases platelet concentration, and streamlines the PRP preparation process, yielding robust results in tissue regeneration and pain reduction
a) Significant tendinosis of the common extensor origin (thick arrow) with a partial thickness intrasubstance tear (thin arrow) and adjacent extracapsular soft tissue edema (short arrow).
b) Follow up MRI 3 months after PRP, there is only mild tendinosis (white arrow) with resolution of the previously seen partial thickness tear.
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The Big Picture:
Lasting pain relief
Better function
Improved quality of life
Without the need for surgery or significant downtime.
