New NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases Study Reports On Platelet-Rich Plasma Treatment And Its Use In Sports Medicine; Cautions More Investigation Needed
Medical News Today -- Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is currently used as an alternative treatment method for several common orthopaedic-related sports medicine conditions. According to a new study in the October issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS), early outcomes of PRP appear promising; however, larger clinical studies are still needed to determine the benefits of its use.