title: Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) in Orthopedic Sports Medicine.
abstract: The use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections in the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions has become more prevalent in recent years. Current literature has exhibited that PRP injections are relatively safe and can potentially accelerate or augment the soft tissue healing process. This review presents the most current literature update on the use of PRP in the treatment of rotator cuff tears, osteoarthritis of the knee, ulnar collateral ligament tears, lateral epicondylitis, hamstring injuries, and Achilles tendinopathy.
authors.forename: Ryan A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Mlynarek
authors.forename: Andrew W
authors.initials: AW
authors.lastname: Kuhn
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI. abedi@med.umich.edu.
authors.forename: Asheesh
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Bedi
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009140:Musculoskeletal Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D053657:Platelet-Rich Plasma; D013178:Sports Medicine; D014945:Wound Healing