Lourdes Guillen Vargas MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Pilar Ferrer Ripolles, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Luisa Arinyo Montaner, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Moises Hernando MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

To show the indications, technique and results of US-guided platelet richa plasma injection in MSK injuries in elite soccer players.

A. PLATELET RICH PLASMA PHYSIOLOGY'S Volume of the plasma fraction having a platelet concentration above baseline. Growth factors play a central role in the healing process and tissue regeneration. B. INDICATION In soccer players, tendons are vulnerable to injury and stubborn to heal. In this kind of patients, is very important to have a shorten recovery time and effective healing. C. HOW WE DO IT 38 ultrasound guided infiltrations were performed in 18 male patients, mean age 24.5 yo.  HD15 ultrasound, linear probe L12-5 and L15-7io, centrifuge and 20-22G needles are used. 30 ml blood patient is extracted, then 15 minutes spin at 3,200 rpm. About 3-4 ml of PRP are separated. We proceed to inject PRP intra and perilesion under US-guidance. Injection is avoided if there are signs of local inflammation or infection. D. OUTCOME Most soccer players treated with PRP had faster recovery and they play before than in not treated with PRP. It is essential a radiologist who knows properly handle ultrasound and who has experience in this type of lesions of the musculoskeletal system, since in this way the lesion is located suitably to treat it accurately.      

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Guillen Vargas, L, Ferrer Ripolles, P, Arinyo Montaner, L, Hernando, M, Elite Soccer Players and Platelet Rich-plasma Injection: Why Radiologist Is Important?.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14008713.html