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Understanding Concussions: Protecting Athletes and Promoting Recovery
Recongnition of concussion sympotms, removal from participation and prompt management enable athletes to return to sports as quickly and safely as possible. This article is geared toward parents, athletes, coaches and staff to help educate them on what to look for when our athletes sustain head injuries.
Platelet Rich Plasma: A Promising Treatment
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a treatment that uses a patient's own blood to promote healing and tissue regeneration. The procedure involves taking a relatively small sample of blood from the patient, which is then processed to separate the platelets from the rest of the blood cells. The platelets are then re-suspended in the patient’s plasma (the fluid portion of their blood) and re-injected into the patient's body, typically at the site of an injury or in an area where tissue regeneration is desired, such as with hair restoration or facial rejuvenation.