Abstract
\nThe use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in sports medicine is a recently developed technique in which concentrated autologous blood is used to increase the healing rate of various tissues. PRP has been most extensively used in the treatment of different musculoskeletal disorders, particularly in athletic injuries. Owing to its apparent safety and ease of preparation and administration, there has been an increased interest in the efficacy of PRP in a large number of different clinical settings. PRP has been used to treat conditions such as lateral epicondylitis, ligamentous strains, muscular strains, and fracture nonunion in athletes. PRP can be injected to the site of the pathology, either during surgery or in the physician\'s office. The benefits of PRP in the clinical field appear to be promising, and many investigators are still exploring new ways to use this therapy effectively. However, the clinical evidence for the benefits of PRP in the field of sports medicine is unclear. The purpose of this article was to review the current evidence on PRP therapy in this field.
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