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Review
. 2016 Jan;100(1):199-217.
doi: 10.1016/j.mcna.2015.08.014.

Is Platelet-Rich Plasma a Future Therapy in Pain Management?

Nebojsa Nick Knezevic  1 , Kenneth D Candido  1 , Ravi Desai  2 , Alan David Kaye  3
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Review

Is Platelet-Rich Plasma a Future Therapy in Pain Management?

Nebojsa Nick Knezevic et al. Med Clin North Am. 2016 Jan.

Abstract

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has the potential to regenerate tissues and decrease pain through the effects of bioactive molecules and growth factors present in alpha granules. Several PRP preparation systems are available with varying end products, doses of growth factors, and bioactive molecules. This article presents the biology of PRP, the preparation of PRP, and the effects PRP-related growth factors have on tissue healing and repair. Based on available evidence-based literature, the success of PRP therapy depends on the method of preparation and composition of PRP, the patient's medical condition, anatomic location of the injection, and the type of tissue injected.

Keywords: Chronic pain; Future therapy; Pain management; Platelet-rich plasma.

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