At the Center for Healing and Regenerative Medicine, we’re always looking for innovative ways to enhance healing and improve patient outcomes. One of the most exciting developments in regenerative therapy is the use of platelet lysate (PL)—a solution packed with powerful growth factors that help the body heal naturally. Thanks to groundbreaking research by our experts, including Dr. Rawson and Dr. Harris, we now know even more about how to maximize the effectiveness of this treatment.
What is Platelet Lysate?
Platelet lysate is an advanced derivative of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP). Think of platelet lysate as a concentrated “super serum” made from your body’s own platelets. Platelets are tiny cells in your blood best known for clotting, but they also contain growth factors—special proteins that repair tissue, reduce inflammation, and promote cell regeneration. By extracting and processing these growth factors, we can create a powerful solution that jumpstarts healing for conditions like spinal stenosis, radiculopathy, and more.
The Study: Finding the Best Way to Process Platelet Lysate
Recently, The Biologic Orthopedics Journal featured a study by Dr. Rawson and Dr. Harris comparing six methods of processing platelet lysate to determine which one releases the highest concentration of growth factors. The findings were clear: ultrasonic methods—specifically the ultrasonic bath and ultrasonic probe—produced the richest, most effective solutions.
Here’s what the study showed:
- Ultrasonic Bath (USb): This method released the highest concentrations of growth factors like VEGF (which promotes blood vessel growth) and PDGF-BB (critical for cell repair and regeneration).
- Ultrasonic Probe (USp): While USb yielded the best results overall, this method delivered comparable results and excelled in releasing IL-1 RA, a growth factor that combats inflammation.
- Other Methods: The ozone method produced the lowest growth factor levels, which raises questions about its utility in regenerative applications. The calcium chloride method resulted in a clotted sample, which inhibited growth factor analysis. The freeze-thaw method showed no statistical difference from the control method. In other words, the study confirmed that ultrasonic methods are the gold standard.
These results are game-changing, offering patients even greater potential for enhanced tissue regeneration and healing.
What Our Research Means for You
We pride ourselves on staying on the cutting edge of regenerative medicine. By using the latest techniques validated by research, we can offer you the best possible outcomes. Our platelet lysate therapies, which use proprietary in-house laboratory-based activation techniques, are already helping patients recover faster, experience less pain, and avoid invasive surgeries. Now, with improved processing methods, the potential for even better results is within reach.
Whether you’re managing chronic joint pain, recovering from an injury, or exploring alternatives to surgery, platelet lysate therapy could be the solution you’ve been waiting for.
Why Choose the Center for Healing and Regenerative Medicine?
Our team combines compassionate care with the latest scientific advancements. Dr. Rawson and Dr. Harris are leaders in the field, continuously pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in regenerative medicine. With a focus on personalized treatments and proven techniques, we’re here to help you take the next step in your healing journey.
Are you ready to experience the benefits of cutting-edge regenerative therapy? Schedule a consultation with our non-surgical solution experts to learn more about platelet lysate and how it could help you live pain-free. Your healing starts here.
