Localized infection and leg ulcer after platelet-rich plasma injection.

Didem DincerFatma E TanacanGul Aslihan Cakir AkayGokce Kaan AtacTogay Evrin

Published in: Dermatologic therapy (2020)

Although many studies report effective use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection in the clinics, almost no study reports any side effects. The patient who was treated with PRP injection in gastrocnemius muscle developed complications. The authors of this study present a case which may show the possible side effects of PRP.

Keyphrases

platelet rich plasma
ultrasound guided
primary care
skeletal muscle
emergency department
risk factors
adverse drug