Use of PRP (platelet‑rich plasma) technology and quality standards

The use of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) technology is an increasingly popular form of regenerative medicine that utilizes a concentrated solution derived from a patient's own blood to promote healing and tissue regeneration.

🩸 PRP Technology and Applications
PRP is an autologous product, meaning it's derived from the patient's own body, which virtually eliminates the risk of allergic reaction or disease transmission.

Preparation Process: A small sample of the patient's blood is drawn and placed into a specialized centrifuge. This device spins the blood at high speeds to separate the components by density, isolating the plasma and concentrating the platelets (and white blood cells) into a small volume. The resulting PRP contains a platelet concentration typically 3 to 5 times that of normal blood.

Mechanism of Action: Platelets are crucial for clotting, but they also act as "first responders" to injury. When activated, they release a potent "cocktail" of growth factors (such as PDGF, TGF-β, and VEGF) and cytokines. When injected at an injury site, these factors stimulate stem cells, promote cell division, encourage new blood vessel formation (angiogenesis), and kickstart the body's natural healing and repair cascade.

Clinical Applications: PRP is widely used across several medical specialties:

Orthopedics & Sports Medicine: Treating chronic tendon injuries (e.g., tennis elbow, Achilles tendinopathy), muscle tears, ligament sprains, and mild to moderate osteoarthritis (especially of the knee).

Dermatology & Aesthetics: