Platelet Rich Plasma in Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine

1. Platelets at the Interface between Inflammation and Tissue Repair
A. T. Nurden, P. Nurden

2. Characterization of Plasma Rich in Growth Factors (PRGF): components and formulations
E. Anitua, R. Prado, A. T. Nurden, P. Nurden

3. Repair and Regeneration: Connecting the Dots Among Coagulation, Immune System, the Sensory Nervous System and Fibrogenesis
S. Padilla, M. Sánchez, I. Padilla, E. Anitua

4. Effects of Plasma Rich in Growth Factors on Cells and Tissues of Musculoskeletal System: from Articular Cartilage to Muscles and Nerves
S. Padilla, M. Sánchez, E. Anitua

5. Molecular Intervention with Plasma-Rich Growth Factors to Enhance Muscle Perfusion and Tissue Remodeling in Ischemic Diseases
B. Pelacho, A. Pérez, F. Prósper

6. Endoret® (PRGF®) Application in the Oral and Maxillofacial Field
E. Anitua, L. Piñas, H. M. Alkhraisat

7. The Scientific Rationale to Apply Plasma Rich in Growth Factors in Joint Tissue Pathologies: Knee Osteoarthritis
S. Padilla, E. Anitua, N. Fiz, O. Pompei, J. Azofra, M. Sánchez

8. A New Approach to Treat Joint Injuries: Combination of Intra-Articular and Intraosseous Injections of Platelet Rich Plasma
M. Sánchez, E. Anitua, D. Delgado, P. Sanchez, R. Prado, F. Prosper, N. Fiz, S. Padilla

9. Knee Osteoarthritis: One versus Two Cycles of PRGF Infiltrations Treatment
V. Vaquerizo, MM. Ruiz de Castañeda

10. PRGF on Sports-Related Ligament Injuries
R. Cugat, X. Cuscó, R. Seijas, D. Barastegui, P. Álvarez-Díaz, E. Alentorn-Geli, M. Rius, G. Steinbacher, E. Sala, JJ. Boffa, S. Grossi, M. García-Balletbó, S. Tizol, P. Laiz, M. Marín, X. Álvarez, N. Lama

11. Tendinopathy and its Treatment: the Rationale and Pitfalls in the Clinical Application of PRP
J. Wang, Y. Zhou, X. Nirmala

12. Infiltrations of PRGF to Treat Ligament and Tendon Injuries in the Hip and Pelvis
MJ. Kraeutler, T. Garabekyan, O. Mei-Dan

13. A Novel and Versatile Adjuvant Biologic Therapy in the Management of Neuropathies
M. Sánchez, E. Anitua, D. Delgado, A. Garate, AM. Bilbao, P. Sánchez, S. Padilla

14. PRGF Molecular Intervention: a Bridge from Spontaneity to Muscle Repair
M. Sánchez, E. Anitua, B. Aizpurua, D. Delgado, P. Sánchez, J. Guadilla, S. Padilla

15. Minimally Invasive PRGF Treatment for Low Back Pain and Degenerative Disc Disease
F. Kirchner, E. Anitua

16. Education and Standardization of Orthobiologics: Past, Present & future
S. Sampson, H. Vincent, M. Ambach

Nyckelord: Medicine & Public Health, Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery