Arthroscopy The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery· 2012Q1
Platelet‐Rich Plasma: The PAW Classification System
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- 2012year
Short summary
A new PAW classification system is proposed to standardize the comparison and replication of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) preparation protocols and results in orthopaedic research.
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Key points
- PRP research is hampered by widely varying preparation protocols.
- A new PAW classification system is proposed.
- PAW considers Platelets (absolute number), Activation (method), and White cells (presence/absence).
- This system aims to improve comparability and replication of PRP study results.
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Abstract
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has been the subject of hundreds of publications in recent years. Reports of its effects in tissue, both positive and negative, have generated great interest in the orthopaedic community. Protocols for PRP preparation vary widely between authors and are often not well documented in the literature, making results difficult to compare or replicate. A classification system is needed to more accurately compare protocols and results and effectively group studies together for meta-analysis. Although some classification systems have been proposed, no single system takes into account the multitude of variables that determine the efficacy of PRP. In this article we propose a simple method for organizing and comparing results in the literature. The PAW classification system is based on 3 components: (1) the absolute number of Platelets, (2) the manner in which platelet Activation occurs, and (3) the presence or absence of White cells. By analyzing these 3 variables, we are able to accurately compare publications.
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