Use of platelet-rich plasma in orthopedic treatments

• DOI: 10.22533/at.ed.1593932309114

• Palavras-chave: Platelet Rich Plasma, Use of Platelet Rich Plasma, Platelet Rich Plasma in Orthopedics.

• Keywords: Platelet Rich Plasma, Use of Platelet Rich Plasma, Platelet Rich Plasma in Orthopedics.

• Abstract:

  Platelet-rich plasma, a concentrate of blood platelets, has enormous potential in therapeutic modality due to several advantages. The volume of plasma found in PRP (platelet-rich plasma) has a concentration of platelets five times greater than that found in normal blood. It can be obtained through single or double centrifugation, it is extremely important that the PRP is always autologous, thus avoiding the risk of rejection. PRP has been applied in the most diverse areas: aesthetics, dentistry, regenerative medicine, biotechnology, ophthalmology and orthopedic treatments. It also manifests anti-inflammatory properties, anabolic effects and gelling capacity. Through CF (growth factors) released by the platelets it contains, PRP assists in the processes of osteoinduction and osteointegration. Furthermore, studies reveal promising results in its use after total knee arthroplasty, as well as in other orthopedic treatments.