Abstract
The use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to improve clinical outcome following a soft
tissue injury, regeneration, and repair has been the subject of intense investigation
and discussion. This article endeavors to relate clinical and basic science strategies
focused on biological augmentation of the healing response in anterior cruciate ligament
(ACL) and meniscus repair and replacement using PRP. Therein, a translational feedback
loop is created in the literature and targeted towards the entire multidisciplinary
team. Ultimately, it is hoped that the theoretical benefits of PRP on soft-tissue
interfacial healing will emerge clinically following a careful, focused characterization
at the benchtop, and prospective randomized controlled clinical study.
Keywords
ACL - meniscus - PRP - biologics - meniscal repair - ACL reconstruction