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Platelet-Rich Plasma Shows Promise but Results Vary Widely Medscape
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Location: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/718858
Description: In 4 studies highlighted at the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2010 Annual Meeting, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) either worked like a charm or failed totally. PRP looks promising, but it is not ready for prime time, experts say.
The biologic is being used off-label to treat conditions such as tennis elbow, jumper's knee, and other sports-related conditions
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Added: Wed Mar 31 2010