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Review
. 2020 Nov 22;7(1):56.
doi: 10.1186/s40779-020-00285-1.

Effects and mechanism of platelet-rich plasma on military drill injury: a review

Peng-Cheng Xu  1 , Min Xuan  1 , Biao Cheng  2
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Review

Effects and mechanism of platelet-rich plasma on military drill injury: a review

Peng-Cheng Xu et al. Mil Med Res. .

Abstract

Military drill injury is a significant part of military medical research. The increase of training intensity and changes in training methods lead to differences in injury types. The ideal therapeutic modality should allow rapid healing at a reasonable cost and minimize impact on patients' life. Platelet -rich plasma (PRP), a platelet concentrate, is rich in a variety of growth factors and widely used clinically as a minimally invasive treatment. It plays an important role in injury repair and rehabilitation. In this article, we review the therapeutic role of PRP in military drill injury and its possible underlying mechanisms, with a focus on plantar fasciitis, stress fractures and other common injuries, in order to provide basic support for military reserve.

Keywords: Military drill injury; Plantar fasciitis; Platelet- rich plasma (PRP); Rehabilitation; Stress fracture.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare that they have no competing interests.

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The advantages of PRP. PRP. Platelet-rich plasma; PPP. Platelet-poor plasma; RBC. Red blood cells
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