Platelet-rich Blood Derivatives for Tendon Regeneration

J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2020 Mar 1;28(5):e202-e205. doi: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-18-00638.

Abstract

Tendon injuries constitute a significant healthcare problem with variable clinical outcomes. The complex interplay of tissue homeostasis, degeneration, repair, and regeneration makes the development of successful delivery therapeutic strategies challenging. Platelet-rich hemoderivatives, a source of supra-physiologic concentrations of human therapeutic factors, are a promising application to treat tendon injuries from the perspective of tendon tissue engineering, although the outcomes remain controversial.

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Platelet-Rich Plasma*
  • Regeneration*
  • Tendon Injuries / therapy*
  • Tissue Engineering*