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As a clinically proven therapy, PRP (platelet-rich plasma) has the ability to treat numerous orthopedic and soft tissue conditions, as the majority of patients benefit from improved articular function, decreased inflammation, and regeneration of the damaged tissues.
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Join Dr. John Mather on Tuesday, June 11, for an overview on how this emerging modality can benefit your patients, your clients, and your practice. Dr. Mather will review the technology, reference studies, injection guidelines, his own real-world clinical cases, and the business case for adopting the modality into your practice.
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Platelets are small cell fragments that circulate in the blood with the main purpose of facilitating clot formation and blood vessel wound repair. Platelets contain growth factors and other cell signaling proteins which aid in the healing and repair of tissues, including PDGF (platelet derived), TGF (transforming), VEGF (vascular endothelial), FGF (fibroblast), and EGF (epithelial).
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PRP is obtained via blood draw then processed through centrifugation using a specialized system. After processing, you inject the PRP into injured tissues which may be arthritic joints, ligaments, tendons, or other tissues.
Learning Objectives- Mode of action and clinical applications for PRP
- Differences between PRP systems with evidence from controlled studies
- Benefits to the patient and the owner of using this system
- The financial case for the use of PRP with real case studies from Dr. Mather's practice