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MONTREAL — Although platelet-rich plasma is useful in the repair of some musculoskeletal injuries, one researcher speaking at the International Cartilage Repair Society World Congress 2012, here, noted it is critical to understand that the material is more than just platelets and its ability to aid in healing is not based only on platelet concentration.
Lisa A. Fortier, PhD, noted in her presentation that platelet-rich plasma (PRP) consists of leukocytes and other plasma components beyond simply platelets, and the ideal combination and concentrations of these materials is still unknown.
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