Adam Whatley
Nov 21, 20172 min
Evidence for the benefits of PRP
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is not a new an experimental technique. It has been widely studied since the early 1980's and the first publication on it's benefits for muscle healing was published in 1986 [2]. Since then there have been many in-vitro clinical studies demonstrating it's benefit in enhancing the healing process in numerous areas of the body:
Achilles’ tendon: The benefits PRP treatment
Sanchez M, Anitua E, Azofra J, Andia I, Padilla S, Muljika I. Comparison of surgically repaired Achilles tendon tears using platelet-rich fibrin matrices. Am J Sports Med . 2007;35:245 - 251.
Muscles tears and the benefits of PRP treatment
Jodczyk K J, Bankowski E, Borys A. Stimulatory effect of platelet-breakdown products on muscle regeneration. Zentralbl Allg Pathol 1986; 131 (4): 357-61.
Rotator Cuff and the benefits of PRP treatment
DeOrio JK, Cofield RH. Results of a second attempt at surgical repair of a failed initial rotator cuff repair. J Bone Joint Surg Am 1984;66:563 - 567.
PIETRO S. RANDELLI, PAOLO ARRIGONI, PAOLO CABITZA, PIERO VOLPI MD, & NICOLA MAFFULLI. Autologous platelet rich plasma for arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. A pilot study. Disability & Rehabilitation. 2008
Knee Surgery and the benefits of PRP treatment
Everts PA, Devilee RJ, Oosterbos CJ, Mahoney CB, Schattenkerk ME, Knape JT, van Zundert A. Autologous platelet gel and fibrin sealant enhance the efficacy of total knee arthroplasty: Improved range of motion, decreased length of stay and a reduced incidence of arthrofibrosis. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2007;15:888 - 894.
Medial collateral ligament of the knee:
Hildebrand K A, Woo S L, Smith D W, Allen C R, Deie M, Taylor B J, et al. The effects of platelet-derived growth factor-BB on healing of the rabbit medial collateral ligament. An in vivo study. Am J Sports Med 1998; 26 (4): 549-54.
Batten M L, Hansen J C, Dahners L E. Influence of dosage and timing of application of platelet-derived growth factor on early healing of the rat medial collateral ligament. J Orthop Res 1996; 14 (5): 736-41.
Tennis Elbow and the benefits of PRP treatment
Mishra A, Pavelko T. Treatment of chronic elbow tendinosis with buffered platelet-rich plasma. Am J Sports Med 2006;34:1774 - 1778.