Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment involves the application of plasma, extracted from the patient, with a platelet concentration well above normal. The purpose of this treatment is to stimulate or trigger the regeneration, scarring, or healing process of injured tissue, either locally on an outpatient basis or as a complement to a surgical procedure in the operating room.

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is obtained from a patient's blood sample, which is centrifuged for a few minutes, separating the plasma fraction from the red blood cell concentrate. This PRP contains a very high concentration of platelets, which possess a large amount of growth factors that are released locally when they are activated.

All of these growth factors can stimulate angiogenesis, myogenesis, chemotaxis, cell recruitment, and stimulation of tissue proliferation and differentiation, all of which are necessary for the creation and healing of injured tissue.

The PRP preparation can be applied as a local or intra-articular injection, or as a gel.

PRP is indicated for all musculoskeletal system injuries: bone, tendon, ligament, cartilage, or muscle injuries.

PRP is applied for the following injuries:

• chronic tendinopathies.
• tendon ruptures.
• focal cartilage injuries.
• muscle injuries.
• osteoarthritis.
• ligament injuries.
• fractures.
• pseudoarthrosis (non-union of a fracture).

This is a very safe process, with no significant side effects and the same complications as any other injection treatment.

Dr. Jordi Jiménez has extensive experience in the management and treatment of platelet-rich plasma (PRP).

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