Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) for brain injuries
PRP in brain injury is mainly being investigated in cell cultures and animal models. This article reviews the current evidence, explains the limits of translation to clinical practice and shows why PRP is not an established standard treatment for traumatic brain injury, stroke or encephalitis.
Read morePRP for Sports Injuries: Three Common Applications Reviewed
PRP is used in sports medicine for various muscle and tendon conditions. This article reviews tennis elbow, patellar tendinopathy and hamstring injuries and examines the current clinical evidence. The results vary considerably depending on the injury, the PRP preparation and the accompanying rehabilitation programme.
Read morePRP in Gynecology – A Critical Look at Vaginal Rejuvenation
PRP in gynecology is increasingly discussed in connection with vaginal atrophy, dryness, dyspareunia and sexual function. This article reviews the current evidence, clearly distinguishes PRP from PRF and i-PRF, and explains why standardization, centrifugation and PRP tubes matter for reproducible workflows.
Read morePRP treatment for wrist pain
PRP is being studied for several causes of wrist pain. This article reviews the evidence for de Quervain tenosynovitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, osteoarthritis and TFCC injuries, while explaining the current limitations.
Read moreWhy should you offer PRP injections in your medical practice?
When does PRP make sense for a medical practice? This expert article explains which patient groups may benefit from a PRP offering, how current evidence should be interpreted, and what matters in preparation, documentation, technical setup and billing. The focus is on a safe, reproducible clinical workflow with realistic medical communication and no promises of guaranteed results.
Read morePRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) in cardiac surgery
PRP is being investigated in cardiac surgery in several fundamentally different settings. This professional article separates three research fields: topical PRP for sternal and surgical wounds, autologous platelet-rich procedures used in perioperative blood management, and experimental myocardial applications. Observational studies, randomized trials, meta-analyses, retractions and recent data from aortic surgery are critically reviewed up to 2026 without making general claims of clinical efficacy.
Read morePRP in COPD: current research and clinical findings
PRP is being investigated as a possible regenerative approach in COPD. This article reviews early clinical observations and preclinical data, explaining why positive signals do not yet amount to reliable proof of efficacy.
Read morePRP treatment for periodontal disease
PRP in periodontal disease: evidence, limits and practical clinical relevance for practitioners.
Read morePRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) therapy in dermatology
PRP is used in dermatology for androgenetic alopecia, atrophic acne scars, skin regeneration and selected wound-care concepts. This article reviews the current evidence, distinguishes established findings from preliminary data and explains why preparation method, treatment protocol and hygiene strongly influence clinical outcomes.
Read moreUse of PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) therapy in dogs with pain.
PRP is being studied in veterinary orthopaedics for osteoarthritis, joint problems, and tendon or ligament injuries. This article explains the principle, procedure, possible applications, risks, and limited evidence without making general claims of healing.
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