Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) preparation has become an important topic in orthopedic, sports medicine, and veterinary practices. As interest in biologic technologies grows, many clinicians want to better understand how PRP preparation systems work. The process begins with a simple blood draw. Next, clinicians use centrifugation technology to separate the blood components. Finally, they collect the…

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) preparation has become an important topic in regenerative medicine and musculoskeletal research. As clinicians evaluate biologic technologies, many focus on the cellular composition of PRP, especially the presence or absence of leukocytes (white blood cells). In scientific literature, researchers typically classify PRP preparations into two main categories: Leukocyte-rich PRP (LR-PRP) Leukocyte-poor PRP…

Introduction Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is an autologous biologic preparation created from a patient’s own blood. In clinical settings, physicians produce PRP using centrifugation-based PRP preparation systems that concentrate platelets within a plasma fraction. Over the past two decades, interest in PRP has grown across orthopedic medicine, sports medicine, and regenerative medicine research. As a result,…

Enhancing Practice Growth: Cash-Pay Procedures Physicians Are Adding in 2026 As healthcare reimbursement continues to evolve, many physicians are evaluating cash-pay services as a way to diversify revenue while expanding patient care offerings. These services are typically not reimbursed by traditional insurance but are offered directly to patients seeking specialized or elective care. Cash-pay services…

Corticosteroid injections have been used for decades in musculoskeletal medicine to help manage inflammation and joint-related symptoms. Physicians commonly use these injections in orthopedic clinics, sports medicine practices, and pain management settings. Because clinicians can administer corticosteroid injections in outpatient environments, they often serve as one option for managing symptoms associated with joint or soft-tissue…

Introduction to PRP in Veterinary Medicine Veterinary medicine continues to evolve. In particular, clinicians are exploring biologic technologies that may support normal tissue response and recovery in animals. One area of growing interest is platelet-rich plasma (PRP) preparation. This process uses centrifugation to concentrate platelets from an animal’s own blood. As a result, PRP is…