Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) in Canine Orthopedics
What is platelet rich plasma (PRP)? Platelet rich plasma is a portion of the blood that has been processed, usually by centrifuge, to contain a higher concentration of platelets than in the whole blood. The PRP contains platelets and varying numbers of white blood cells (WBCs) and red blood cells (RBCs), depending on the method of preparation.1 In addition to cells, PRP contains other growth factors and substances that are...