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Precision Medicine: How Do I Choose the Right Type of PRP for Different Conditions?

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Bert Mandelbaum discusses choosing the right Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) for various orthopedic conditions, emphasizing key factors like platelet and white blood cell concentrations, activation, and dosing. He reviews evidence supporting PRP use in hamstring strains, tendon, ligament, ACL injuries, meniscus repair, cartilage damage, and early osteoarthritis. Higher platelet counts and activated PRP often yield better outcomes, with some cases benefiting from combining PRP with hyaluronic acid. Mandelbaum stresses understanding PRP’s anabolic and anti-inflammatory effects, tailoring treatments based on condition, and ongoing research to optimize biologic therapies in sports medicine for improved healing and reduced recurrence.

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Bert R. Mandelbaum, M.D.

Keywords

Platelet-Rich Plasma

Orthopedic Conditions

PRP Activation

Tendon and Ligament Injuries

Biologic Therapies in Sports Medicine