Question of Platelet-Rich Plasma's Effectiveness Grows More Complex

The question of whether platelet-rich plasma is an effective treatment for musculoskeletal injuries is complicated. PRP, which is prepared from a patient’s own blood, can be formulated in a wide variety of ways, said Dr. Scott Rodeo of the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. The formulations vary in the concentrations of different blood cells as well as proteins they contain. And “one size does not fit all” for PRP, said Rodeo, who noted that effectiveness may vary based on the location of an injury, whether the injury is acute or chronic, and the age and ge...