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Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP): Procedural Techniques for Musculoskeletal Injuries

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Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and regenerative medicine has many potential applications, and advancements in its acceptance has increased its use. In terms of pain management, it appears that its greatest benefit may be to aid in healing of soft tissue injury. Many musculoskeletal structures, such as tendons, ligaments, entheses, and muscle belly, can be treated with PRP. Given the multitude of potential sites of treatment, it is important to understand the proper technique and possible complications when using such a therapy.

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  1. Musculoskeletal Care and Regenerative Medicine, Summit Pain Alliance, Santa Rosa, CA, USA

    Eric T. Lee

  2. Connecticut Pain Care, Danbury, CT, USA

    David Kloth

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Lee, E.T., Kloth, D. (2018). Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP): Procedural Techniques for Musculoskeletal Injuries. In: Diwan, S., Deer, T. (eds) Advanced Procedures for Pain Management. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-68841-1_45

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