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Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections

2018
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is an autologous plasma suspension enriched with a supraphysiologic concentrate of platelets, isolated through a process of centrifugation. Administered locally (usually by injection or direct application) to areas of injury, PRP contains a high density of growth factors, which are believed to potentiate the body’s natural ...
Juewon Khwarg, Daniel A. Fung, Corey Hunter, Timothy T. Davis   +3 more
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Platelet-rich Plasma Injection for Enterocutaneous Fistula: A Case Report

Wounds: a compendium of clinical research and practice, 2022
Introduction. An ECF is an abnormal communication between the small or large bowel and the skin. PRP provides a variety of bioactive factors to promote wound healing. This case report details the use of PRP in the management of ECF. Case Report. A 52-year-old male with a history of duodenal perforation and duodenal fistula repair surgery presented with
Limin, Bai, Gang, Xu, Haijun, Lin
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Injections Including Platelet-Rich Plasma

2015
In the overhead athlete, medial ulnar collateral ligament (MUCL) insufficiency can develop from the repetitive valgus loads across the elbow during the throwing motion. This injury can be potentially career ending for the athlete. Treatment options include conservative care or potential surgical intervention with ligament reconstruction.
Michael E. Angeline, John M. Zajac, Albert O. Gee, Joshua S. Dines, David W. Altchek   +4 more
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Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections in Acute Muscle Injury

New England Journal of Medicine, 2014
In this randomized trial involving athletes with acute hamstring muscle injuries, injection of platelet-rich plasma did not result in shortening of the time until patients could resume their sports activity or in a reduction in reinjury rates, as compared with placebo.
Reurink, Gustaaf, Goudswaard, Gert Jan, Moen, Maarten H., Weir, Adam, Verhaar, Jan A. N., Bierma-Zeinstra, Sita M. A., Maas, Mario, Tol, Johannes L.   +7 more
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Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections for Chronic Tendinopathies in the Upper Extremities

Canadian Journal of Health Technologies, 2023
Findings from evidence syntheses describing the comparative clinical effectiveness of platelet-rich plasma injection (PRPi) in the treatment of chronic tendinopathies of the upper extremities were variable. Whereas findings describing function showed no clear demonstration of effect, some findings describing pain suggested there may be ...
Sara D. Khangura, Sharon Bailey
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Efficacy of Injectable Platelet-Rich Fibrin Versus Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection in Degenerative Temporomandibular Joint

Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
Background: Degenerative joint disease is a chronic condition marked by the gradual breakdown in the articular cartilage, together with alterations in the underlying bone and surrounding soft tissues, leading to ongoing joint deterioration.
Omar Samir Abdullah, Elmonofy, Abdel Aziz Baiomy, Abdullah, Mohammed Aly, Hassan   +2 more
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Blindness associated with platelet-rich plasma temporomandibular joint injections

British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2020
This case report highlights an ocular complication associated with platelet-rich plasma temporomandibular joint injections. This pioneering treatment can risk irreversible visual loss. This case highlights the importance of an experienced technique, in depth understanding of facial anatomy, and promptly recognising and referring the patient to a ...
M. Bhalla, Z. El-Housseini, R. Asaria
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Corticosteroid Versus Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection in Epicondylitis

Orthopaedic Nursing, 2014
Lateral epicondylitis (LE) is often considered an inflammatory disease characterized by tendon microtears that are followed by an incomplete reparative response that leads to chronic pain and decreased function on the upper extremity. A modality that is commonly used for the treatment of LE is the injection of corticosteroids.
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Injections of platelet-rich plasma for androgenic alopecia: A systematic review

Journal of Stomatology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2017
The aim of this literature review was to evaluate the effects of PRP injections into the scalp of patients with androgenic alopecia. A literature review was conducted using the Pubmed and Google Scholar databases with the search terms "platelet-rich plasma" or "platelet-rich fibrin" and "hair" or "alopecia" or "androgenic alopecia".
F, Picard, B, Hersant, J, Niddam, J-P, Meningaud   +3 more
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Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection Therapy

2017
Autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP), a solution of concentrated platelets, has been widely used to promote wound repair and tissue regeneration. Two types of PRP can be prepared, pure PRP and leukocyte-rich PRP. Pure PRP is composed mainly of red blood cells (RBCs) and platelets in concentrated plasma, whereas leukocyte-rich PRP contains RBCs ...
Sung Bin Cho, Jin-Soo Kang
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