Platelet-Rich Plasma Treatment for Chronic Wounds: A Case Report and Literature Review
September 2024
in “
World Journal of Clinical Cases
”
TLDR PRP treatment can speed up healing for chronic wounds.
This document discusses the potential benefits of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment for chronic wounds, highlighting a case of a 72-year-old male with a persistent wound and multiple comorbidities. Traditional treatments over 7 months were ineffective, but after three PRP applications, the wound showed significant improvement, with complete restoration of the skin's epithelial layer. The study suggests that PRP treatment could be advantageous in reducing healing time for chronic wounds.