Open AccessActualización en materia de cirugía ortopédica y traumatología de la repercusión clínica de la utilización de PRGF: plasm rich in growth factors
Author(s) -
Salamanca-Rodríguez Daniel,
Corral Martinez Cristina,
Pastor Zaplana A,
Rico Ramirez,
Escuder Capafons
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of orthopedic surgery and traumatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2603-6398
DOI - 10.36438/jost2020007
Subject(s) - traumatology , platelet rich plasma , medicine , orthopedic surgery , osteoarthritis , surgery , platelet , pathology , alternative medicine
Objective: Update on plasma rich in growth factors (PRGF) in the field of orthopedic surgery and traumatology. Method: Review of 136 studies on PRGF relevant in the field of orthopedic surgery and traumatology published in the last 10 years. Results: The largest number of studies on PRGF has been performed in the field of osteoarthritis of the knee (25%), followed closely by the comparative studies between PRGF and hyaluronic acid (19%). The studies on ligamentous and tendinous pathology (14%), the joint pathology different from the knee (10%).The remaining studies addressed pseudoarthrosis, osteonecrosis and nerve regeneration among others. The most commonly used platelet products were Plasma Rich in Platelets (73%), Plasma Rich in Growth Factors (15%) and Plasma Rich in Fibrin (12%). Conclusions: To document the preparation of platelet prod-ucts, establish the precise concentration of growth factors and carry out long-term follow-up is es-sential for future studies.