Research progress of platelet-rich plasma in the clinical applications of foot and ankle surgery

VernacularTitle:富血小板血浆在足踝外科临床应用中的研究进展
Author: Guoxun SONG ; Weilin YU ; Zhongmin SHI
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Platelet-rich plasma; Ankle; Achilles pathologies; Plantar fasciitis; Cartilage
From: International Journal of Surgery 2014;41(8):562-566
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: PRP (Platelet-rich plasma) is an autologous concentrate of platelets extracted from the whole blood,which has the ability of hemostasis,relieving pain and accelerating wound healing.PRP can promote tissue repairing effectively,because it not only provides concentrated nutrition,but also builds a better microenvironment.With the wide spread of PRP,it has been gradually applied to the treatment of tendon,ligament,cartilage and muscle injury in orthopedics.And meanwhile,with the rapid development of foot and ankle surgery in recent years,such applications have been introduced into this area,reports of therapeutic effects of foot and ankle disorders are also emerging.This paper makes a summary of the clinical studies of foot and ankle disorders with PRP.