What is PRP? (Platelet-Rich Plasma) PRP stands for Platelet-Rich Plasma, a treatment that involves using a concentration of the patient's own blood platelets to promote healing and regeneration in the body. To perform PRP therapy, a small amount of blood is drawn from the patient and placed in a centrifuge machine to separate the platelet-rich plasma from the other blood components. The platelet-rich plasma is then injected into the area of the body that requires healing, such as a joint or inju

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