Month: December 2016

Date: December 28, 2016 Abstract BACKGROUND: Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is an autologous concentration of human platelets contained in a small volume of plasma and has recently been shown to accelerate rejuvenate aging skin by various growth factors and cell adhesion molecules. OBJECTIVE: This study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy and safety of intradermal injection...

Last Updated: December 28, 2016. For intra-articular injection autologous platelet-rich plasma and local anesthetic/corticosteroid are effective, easy, and safe in the treatment of lumbar facet joint syndrome, according to a study published online Dec. 18 in Pain Practice. WEDNESDAY, Dec. 28, 2016 (HealthDay News) — For intra-articular injection autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and local anesthetic...

Date: December, 2016 Abstract BACKGROUND: Results on the effectiveness of PRP supplementation in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair are conflicting, making it difficult to draw definitive conclusions. METHODS: This was a prospective, randomized, and double-blind study with two groups of 20 patients each (PRP group and control group). Degenerative supraspinatus full-thickness tears grade C2-C3 were subjected...