Revisão Acesso aberto

Platelet-rich plasma for muscle injuries: A systematic review of the basic science literature

2019; Springer Science+Business Media; Volume: 10; Issue: 7 Linguagem: Inglês

10.5312/wjo.v10.i7.278

ISSN

2218-5836

Autores

Kyle N. Kunze, Charles P. Hannon, Jared Fialkoff, Rachel M. Frank, Brian J. Cole,

Tópico(s)

Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques

Resumo

BACKGROUNDPlatelet-rich plasma (PRP) is an increasingly used biologic adjunct for muscle injuries, as it is thought to expedite healing.Despite its widespread use, little is known regarding the mechanisms by which PRP produces its efficacious effects in some patients. AIMTo clarify the effects of PRP on muscular pathologies at the cellular and tissue levels by evaluating the basic science literature.

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