The role of platelet-rich plasma in musculoskeletal injuries and arthritis

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The role of platelet-rich plasma in musculoskeletal injuries and arthritis

Chris Milne

Chris Milne

Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal received platelet-rich plasma injections as part of his rehabilitation programme for knee injuries [Images: Gilad Rom, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons]

Sports physician Chris Milne looks at the state of play around platelet-rich plasma injections, but says you can expect the situation to evolve over the next few years

Key points, Platelet-rich plasma injections are an evolving treatment modality with accumulating evidence to support their use in early to mid-stage osteoarthriti, Pract Green w Pale Yellow