Platelet-Rich Plasma Effects on Degenerative Disk Disease: Analysis of Histology and Imaging in an Animal Model

• Published in: Global Spine Journal
• Main Author: Mcguire, R. A.
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: SAGE Publications 2012
• Subjects: Neurology (clinical); Orthopedics and Sports Medicine; Surgery; Elliot; Johannessen; The Needle; SCAR
• Online Access: http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0032-1319980; http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1055/s-0032-1319980

Introduction The current conservative and surgical modalities of treating degenerative disk disease are aimed at relief of symptoms. At this time, there is no cure for the degenerative process. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a bioactive component of autologous whole blood. The indications for the use...