Platelet-rich plasma. Evidenze, limiti e prospettive future

Abstract

AbstractRegenerative medicine is a promising frontier in several fields of medicine and surgery. In orthopaedics, cell products are used to facilitate the regeneration of bone, tendons, and cartilage in many orthopaedic disorders. A large portion of scientific literature is developing while basic science provides further information on tissue healing and the biological pathways to enhance it. PRP is one of the most promising products used as biological therapy. Even though a standardised methodology of preparation and utilisation is still missing, promising results coming from clinical research encourage its use. Further research will meet the challenge of standardising procedures, timing and way of application, and outcomes reporting, so as to allow researcher to make analyses and comparisons that will expand our knowledge of this interesting field of medicine.