Objective: To explore the utilization of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for degenerative cartilage
processes and evaluate whether there is sufficient evidence to better define its potential …

Background: Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has gained attention as a therapeutic option for
knee osteoarthritis; however, its efficacy varies widely. Leukocytes in PRP raise the concern …

Platelet concentrates (PCs), mostly represented by platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and platelet-
rich fibrin (PRF) are autologous biological blood-derived products that may combine …

Background: Jobe revolutionized the treatment of medial ulnar collateral ligament (MUCL)
tears with his reconstruction technique. However, not all MUCL injuries require operative …

Osteoarthritis (OA) is an extremely common form of chronic joint disease which can affect the
knees and other joints of older adults, leading to debilitating disability in the knee and …

This article reviews the benefits of corticosteroid, viscosupplementation, platelet-rich plasma,
and autologous mesenchymal stem cell injections for the treatment of patients with knee …

Background The objective of this study was to assess the efficacy of intra-articular injections
of hyaluronic acid (HA) and a novel, on-site conjugate of HA with autologous fibrinogen in …

There has been significant debate over the role of white blood cells (WBCs) in autologous
therapies, with several groups suggesting that WBCs are purely inflammatory …

Due to the current lack of innovative and effective therapeutic approaches, tissue
engineering (TE) has attracted much attention during the last decades providing new hopes …

Background The combined use of hyaluronic acid and platelet-rich plasma has never been
reported in the treatment for osteoarthritis. Aim of this paper was to evaluate the efficacy of …