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Acta Orthopaedica Volume 88, 2017 - Issue 6
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Original Articles

Biological treatment of the knee with platelet-rich plasma or bone marrow aspirate concentrates

A review of the current status

Gilbert MoatsheOslo University Hospital and University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway; ;Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Vail, CO, USA; ;OSTRC, The Norwegian School of Sports Sciences, Oslo, Norway;
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Elizabeth R MorrisSteadman Philippon Research Institute, Vail, CO, USA;
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Mark E CinqueSteadman Philippon Research Institute, Vail, CO, USA;
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Cecilia Pascual-GarridoWashington University Orthopaedics, St. Louis, MO, USA
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Jorge ChahlaSteadman Philippon Research Institute, Vail, CO, USA;
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Lars EngebretsenOslo University Hospital and University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway; ;OSTRC, The Norwegian School of Sports Sciences, Oslo, Norway;
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Robert F LapradeSteadman Philippon Research Institute, Vail, CO, USA; ;Steadman Clinic, Vail, CO, USA; Correspondence[email protected]
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Pages 670-674 | Received 03 Apr 2017, Accepted 21 Jul 2017, Published online: 23 Aug 2017

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Figure 1. Preparation of PRP. Following 1–2 spin cycles, three distinct layers can be identified: red blood cells at the bottom, buffy coat containing white blood cells and platelets in the middle, and plasma on top. The buffy coat is removed with a pipette and the plasma is isolated.

Figure 1. Preparation of PRP. Following 1–2 spin cycles, three distinct layers can be identified: red blood cells at the bottom, buffy coat containing white blood cells and platelets in the middle, and plasma on top. The buffy coat is removed with a pipette and the plasma is isolated.

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