Platelet-rich plasma, or PRP, has been used since the 1980s to help athletes recover from sports injuries. The therapy began as a transfusion used by hematologists to help people with blood clotting issues. Platelets are the cells in the blood that help the clotting mechanisms that heal wounds. There are also tiny cells in the plasma that contain specialized proteins … Read More
Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy: How it Works
You may have heard of platelet-rich plasma before, but what is it, and how does it help reduce pain from arthritis? These injections, composed of your blood, are increasingly used to heal joint injuries, tendons, ligaments, and wounds. What is Platelet-Rich Plasma? The liquid part of blood is called plasma, which is composed of water and proteins. It allows red … Read More