Blog posts by Category: Patient Health

Introduction: Understanding Platelet-Rich Plasma Have you heard of platelet-rich plasma (PRP)? Today, many patients and physicians are exploring platelet-rich plasma preparation as part of musculoskeletal and wellness care. PRP uses your own blood. Then, it concentrates key components that are widely studied in healing and tissue response. So, let’s break it down in simple terms….

Interest in biologic therapies continues to grow in sports medicine and orthopedic care. In particular, clinicians and researchers continue to study platelet-rich plasma (PRP) as a potential option for musculoskeletal conditions. Recently, Lee Mancini, MD, associate professor of family medicine and community health, discussed PRP in a feature published by the University of Massachusetts Medical…