Blog posts by Category: Sports Medicine

Athletic trainers are increasingly using Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) in treatment plans for college athletes. PRP, derived from a patient’s own blood, contains growth factors that promote healing in soft tissues, tendons, and ligaments. It is particularly beneficial for treating soft tissue damage, tendinopathies, acute muscle strains, and joint pain, as well as for speeding up…

Transcend Biologics is thrilled to share a new study from Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS in Rome, Italy, investigating the use of Tropocells® PRP for treating knee osteoarthritis. The study, titled “High Dose Neutrophil-Depleted Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Retrospective Study,” reveals some impressive findings. Researchers evaluated 212 patients with Kellgren-Lawrence (KL)…

In the world of orthobiologics, there’s a fascinating and complex interaction between different types of cells that significantly impact the effectiveness of therapies like Platelet-rich plasma (PRP), a common treatment that promotes healing in tissues like cartilage and bone. However, not all PRP is created equal, and the presence of specific white blood cells, called…

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections, also known as PRP, have garnered significant attention for their remarkable results. PRP is derived from your body and uses natural healing mechanisms to alleviate joint pain, treat tendon injuries, and accelerate recovery. PRP uses a patient’s platelets by stimulating the body’s natural healing process and treats injured or diseased parts of…