article_snippet.sent: A gel made from patients' own blood contains platelet-rich plasma (PRP) - a concentrated mix of substances in the blood that play a role in healing.
article_snippet.sent: Platelet-rich plasma is sometimes used to treat tendon injuries and is also used in some cosmetic procedures that claim injecting Platelet-rich plasma into the face can rejuvenate skin - nicknamed the 'vampire facelift'.
article_snippet.sent: Platelet-rich plasma is sometimes used to treat tendon injuries and for cosmetic procedures .
article_snippet.sent: It's hoped Platelet-rich plasma will allow the wound to start to heal before Platelet-rich plasma can deteriorate.
article_snippet.sent: Platelet-rich plasma is already being used by orthopaedic surgeons with some amazing successes. '
article_snippet.sent: Meanwhile, a combination of platelet-rich plasma and stem cells is being tested as a treatment for knee arthritis.
article_snippet.sent: About 40 patients will be given injections of either stem cells and platelet-rich plasma or just platelet-rich plasma and the results compared.
highlights_snippet.sent: Gel contains platelet-rich plasma (PRP)
  