PRP Platelet-Rich Plasma Treatment for Injured Tendons, Muscles and Joints by Dr. Brian C. Halpern
Published on Mar 12, 2012
Dr. Brian C. Halpern, Sports Medicine Physician at Hospital for Special Surgery, discusses how platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections may help treat injured bone or soft tissue, such as a tendon or ligament. Produced from a person’s own blood, PRP is a concentration of a type of cells called platelets which contain factors that are essential for healing tissues. PRP has been shown to help improve function in people with conditions … Read the rest