- Kenneth S Lee: Department of Radiology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI 53792, USA. klee2@uwhealth.org
Platelet-rich plasma injection is an emerging alternative treatment method for common musculoskeletal tendon injuries. This article discusses the biology of platelet-rich plasma, explains how it may promote healing, highlights some common applications of platelet-rich plasma and reviews the current clinical evidence-based literature.