Biomaterial Database

Platelet-rich plasma injection. 2013

Kenneth S Lee

Department of Radiology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI 53792, USA. klee2@uwhealth.org

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.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D007267	Injections	Introduction of substances into the body using a needle and syringe.	Injectables,Injectable,Injection
D006801	Humans	Members of the species Homo sapiens.	Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D001265	Athletic Injuries	Injuries incurred during participation in competitive or non-competitive sports.	Sports Injuries,Injuries, Athletic,Injuries, Sports,Athletic Injury,Injury, Athletic,Injury, Sports,Sports Injury
D013708	Tendon Injuries	Injuries to the fibrous cords of connective tissue which attach muscles to bones or other structures.	Injuries, Tendon,Injury, Tendon,Tendon Injury
D053657	Platelet-Rich Plasma	A preparation consisting of PLATELETS concentrated in a limited volume of PLASMA. This is used in various surgical tissue regeneration procedures where the GROWTH FACTORS in the platelets enhance wound healing and regeneration.	Plasma, Platelet-Rich,Platelet Rich Plasma
D018084	Ultrasonography, Interventional	The use of ultrasound to guide minimally invasive surgical procedures such as needle ASPIRATION BIOPSY; DRAINAGE; etc. Its widest application is intravascular ultrasound imaging but it is useful also in urology and intra-abdominal conditions.	Ultrasonography, Intravascular,Ultrasound, Interventional,Interventional Ultrasonography,Intravascular Ultrasonography,Interventional Ultrasound