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Review
. 2011 Mar;196(3):628-36.
doi: 10.2214/AJR.10.5975.

Musculoskeletal applications of platelet-rich plasma: fad or future?

Kenneth S Lee  1 , John J Wilson, David P Rabago, Geoffrey S Baer, Jon A Jacobson, Camilo G Borrero
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Review

Musculoskeletal applications of platelet-rich plasma: fad or future?

Kenneth S Lee et al. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2011 Mar.

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this article is to detail the biology of platelet-rich plasma (PRP), critically review the existing literature, and discuss future research applications needed to adopt PRP as a mainstay treatment method for common musculoskeletal injuries.

Conclusion: Any promising minimally invasive therapy such as PRP deserves further investigation to avoid surgery. Diagnostic imaging outcome assessments, including ultrasound-guided needle precision, should be included in future investigations.

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