Platelet-rich plasma

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) (pronunciation: /ˈpleɪtlɪt rɪʧ ˈplæzmə/) is a concentrate of platelet-rich plasma protein derived from whole blood, centrifuged to remove red blood cells. It has a greater concentration of growth factors than whole blood, and has been used to encourage a brisk healing response across several specialties, in particular plastic surgery, dentistry, orthopedics, and dermatology.

Etymology

The term "Platelet-rich plasma" is derived from the process of extracting platelets from the plasma in the blood. The word "platelet" is derived from the Greek word "platys", meaning "flat", and the Latin "rich" and "plasma", meaning "form" or "mold".

Procedure

The procedure for obtaining PRP involves drawing a patient's blood and centrifuging it to concentrate the platelets. The platelet-rich plasma is then injected into the area of the body that requires treatment.

Applications

PRP has been used in various medical procedures to improve healing and growth. These include:

• Orthopedics: PRP has been used in surgeries to help improve healing and growth of new cells.
• Dentistry: PRP is used in dental procedures to help improve healing and growth of new cells.
• Plastic Surgery: PRP is used in plastic surgery to improve healing and growth of new cells.
• Dermatology: PRP is used in dermatology to improve healing and growth of new cells.

Related Terms

• Platelet
• Plasma
• Blood
• Centrifuge
• Growth Factors
• Orthopedics
• Dentistry
• Plastic Surgery
• Dermatology

See Also

• Platelet
• Plasma
• Blood
• Centrifuge
• Growth Factors

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Platelet-rich plasma
• Wikipedia's article - Platelet-rich plasma

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