Platelet Rich Plasma in Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine

This book provides a comprehensive, state-of-the art review of platelet rich plasmas (PRPs) in the field of regenerative medicine. The book begins with an overview of the  basic science behind PRP, describing the role of platelets and growth factors followed by the most important biological effects...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor Corporativo: SpringerLink (-)
Otros Autores: Anitua, Eduardo, editor (editor), Cugat, Ramón, editor, Sánchez, Mikel, editor
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer 2018.
Colección:Springer eBooks.
Acceso en línea:Conectar con la versión electrónica
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Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Part 1. Basic science
  • Platelets: at the interface between inflammation and repair process
  • Characterization of plasma rich in growth factor: content and formulation
  • Effects of PRGF on cells and tissues of musculoskeletal system: from muscle to articular cartilage
  • Regeneration: connecting the dots among hemostasis and clotting, immune system, and fibrogenesis
  • PRGF molecular intervention to enhance muscle perfusion and tissue remodeling
  • Part 2. Oral and Maxillofacial surgery
  • The use of plasma rich in growth factor in the treatment of post-extraction defects
  • Efficacy and safety of PRGF versus platelet rich fibrin in post-extraction defects
  • An autologous treatment to a challenging pathology medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw. Part 3. Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
  • A biological approach to apply plasma rich in growth factors on joint tissues
  • Scientific evidence of the effects of PRGF on musculoskeletal tissues in animal model
  • A new approach to treat joint and cartilage injuries: intraosseous infiltrations of PRGF
  • Knee Osteoarthritis: one versus two cycles of PRGF infiltrations treatment
  • Application of PRGF on Sports-related injuries
  • Why to use Plasma rich in growth factors on the repair of damaged tendons
  • Infiltrations of PRGF to treat ligament injuries
  • Treatment of injured peripheral nerves with PRGF: from bench to patient
  • Treatment of tendinopathies with Plasma rich in growth factors
  • Intradiscal and intra-articular facet infiltrations with plasma rich in growth factors to treat chronic low back pain.