What is platellets rich plasma PRP ?
PRP is a component of your blood (plasma) with concentrations of platelets above normal
values. PRP typically contains 3-8 times the concentration of normal platelet levels.
After injury, platelets are on the front line of the healing response and play a critical role by releasing growth factors. These growth factors influence tissue repair in a variety of different cell types including tendon, muscle and cartilage cells
PRP was first used in dental and oral surgery to improve soft tissue healing in the 1990s. Its usage in the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries and sports medicine has increased over the past
preparation of PRP:
1- collect about 20 cm cube of whole blood ( use anti coagulant)
2- separete the blood into four tubes then centrifuge for 10 minutes
3- collect the whole plasma with the buffy coat (that is rich in platellets & WBCs)
4- centrifuge the plasma again
5- get red of 2/3 of upper most plasma and keep the 1/3 at the bottom
6- shake well , now you have platellets rich plasma
this process can be summerised as shown :
Illustrating Video
Illustrating Video
REFERENCE
Carolina Neurosurgery & spine Association
Concord Office-On-site MRI
100 Lake Concord Rd. NE
Concord, NC 28025
704-792-2672
Huntersville Office
9735 Kincey Ave., Ste 300
Huntersville, NC 28078
704-831-4100
