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Preparation, Procedures and Evaluation of Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection in the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis
Published on: January 4, 2019
Platelet-rich plasma injection
1Department of Radiology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI 53792, USA. klee2@uwhealth.org
Abstract:
Platelet-rich plasma injection is an emerging alternative treatment method for common musculoskeletal tendon injuries. This article discusses the biology of platelet-rich plasma, explains how it may promote healing, highlights some common applications of platelet-rich plasma and reviews the current clinical evidence-based literature.
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