Lesions to be treated with growth factors

In a previous article I explained what are growth factors, plasma, platelets… and I already gave some insight into when this type of therapy can be used, a subject I will go into more in depth below.

At present, the administration of platelet-rich plasma (which in turn carry growth factors), has multiple indications in important pathologies, but the greatest effect is achieved when it has been infiltrated within the first 48 hours after the injury occurs:

-Fractures: they help to increase the consolidation of the fractured bone.

-Chronic tendinitis: it is among the injuries that are most frequently treated with this therapy and with the highest rate of good results. I refer to injuries such as: Achilles tendonitis, plantar fasciitis and epicondylitis. Due to their ability to reverse in certain situations local inflammatory phenomena and indirectly pain.

-Muscle injuries: because in this case they accelerate the process of healing and repair of muscle tissue. It has been shown that the recurrence of an athlete can be shortened by 5 to 7 days, in addition to preventing future ruptures and experiencing less pain, thanks to this type of treatment.

-Degenerative joint injuries: this is the indication with the least scientific evidence, but pain relief and improved joint function are achieved. The results are encouraging due to the ability of growth factors to stimulate tissue synthesis from the injured articular cartilage and the synovial membrane that internally covers the joint capsule. At this point I must warn that tissues that have been infiltrated with corticosteroids have a worse initial response to treatment.