title: [Platelet-rich plasma and its applications in orthopedics field].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To introduce the current situation of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and its application in orthopedics field.
  
  
  METHODS
  The latest literature was reviewed, concerning the preparations of PRP, physiological mechanism and the latest applications in orthopedics field.
  
  
  RESULTS
  PRP represent a new biotechnology for the stimulation and acceleration of tissue healing and bone regeneration. To succeed, some of the challenges need to be addressed including standardization and definition of the different PRP preparations, the complete characterization of the platelet released factors and proteins. Furthermore, well-designed studies and clinical trials are needed to evaluate the potential therapeutic impact of PRP.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  PRP provides a novel application for orthopedics field.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou Jiangsu, 215004, PR China.
authors.forename: Shaobin
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Yu
authors.forename: Yabin
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.forename: Qirong
authors.initials: Q
authors.lastname: Dong
mesh_terms: D001861:Bone Regeneration; D009985:Orthopedics; D053657:Platelet-Rich Plasma