Anitua Eduardo, Cugat Ramón, Sánchez Mikel (eds.) Platelet Rich Plasma in Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine

Springer, 2018. — 269 p.This book provides a comprehensive, state-of-the art summary 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 expected from the use of PRPs. Platelet Rich Plasma in Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine and Maxillofacial Surgery includes numerous contributions detailing the current use of PRPs in clinical practice. From the origins in oral and maxillofacial surgery, to the latest advances in orthopaedics and sports medicine including the use of Platelet Rich Growth Factors (PRGF) in muscle, bone, tendon, ligament and nerve injuries, this book provides a wide scope of the topic. The volume concludes with chapters from experts in biology, orthopaedics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, where the convergence of expertise is leading to unprecedented insights into how to minutely control the in vivo fate and function of PRGF. This book will provide a useful resource for physicians and researchers interested in learning more about this rapidly growing area of biomedical treatment.Platelets at the Interface between Inflammation and Tissue Repair
Characterization of Plasma Rich in Growth Factors (PRGF): components and formulations
Repair and Regeneration: Connecting the Dots Among Coagulation, Immune System, the Sensory Nervous System and Fibrogenesis
Effects of Plasma Rich in Growth Factors on Cells and Tissues of Musculoskeletal System: from Articular Cartilage to Muscles and Nerves
Molecular Intervention with Plasma-Rich Growth Factors to Enhance Muscle Perfusion and Tissue Remodeling in Ischemic Diseases
Endoret (PRGF) Application in the Oral and Maxillofacial Field
The Scientific Rationale to Apply Plasma Rich in Growth Factors in Joint Tissue Pathologies: Knee Osteoarthritis
A New Approach to Treat Joint Injuries: Combination of Intra-Articular and Intraosseous Injections of Platelet Rich Plasma
Knee Osteoarthritis: One versus Two Cycles of PRGF Infiltrations Treatment
PRGF on Sports-Related Ligament Injuries
Tendinopathy and its Treatment: the Rationale and Pitfalls in the Clinical Application of PRP
Infiltrations of PRGF to Treat Ligament and Tendon Injuries in the Hip and Pelvis
A Novel and Versatile Adjuvant Biologic Therapy in the Management of Neuropathies
PRGF Molecular Intervention: a Bridge from Spontaneity to Muscle Repair
Minimally Invasive PRGF Treatment for Low Back Pain and Degenerative Disc Disease
Education and Standardization of Orthobiologics: Past, Present & future