PRP can be used in most individuals and due to the autologus nature of PRP, the treatment is appropriate for minors with parental/guardian approval.
The following considerations can be utilized for target patients considering use of PRP:
[notify_box font_size=”13px” style=”red”]Contraindications:
If the following conditions are present, PRP Therapy is not recommended.[/notify_box]
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[list_item]Platelet dysfunction syndrome[/list_item]
[list_item]Critical thrombocytopenia[/list_item]
[list_item]Hemodynamic instability[/list_item]
[list_item]Septicemia[/list_item]
[list_item]Local infection at the site of the procedure[/list_item]
[list_item]Patient unwilling to accept risks[/list_item]
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[notify_box font_size=”13px” style=”yellow”]Relative Contraindications:[/notify_box]
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[list_item]Tobacco use[/list_item]
[list_item]Recent fever or illness[/list_item]
[list_item]Cancer- especially hematopoietic or of bone[/list_item]
[list_item]HGB < 10 g/dl[/list_item]
[list_item]Platelet count < 105/ul[/list_item]
[list_item]Consistent use of NSAIDs within 48 hours of procedure[/list_item]
[list_item]Corticosteroid injection at treatment site within 1 month[/list_item]
[list_item]Systemic use of corticosteroids within 2 weeks[/list_item]
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