Platelet Rich Plasma: An Environmental Scan of Evidence Using OE M.I.N.D. .

This Insight explores the state of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) research in orthopaedics using the OE M.I.N.D. database. With 163 randomized controlled trials across 22 orthopaedic conditions, PRP has been widely investigated—particularly in knee and shoulder pathologies and for osteoarthritis. The report highlights substantial variability in outcome measures and preparation techniques, leading to mixed clinical findings. With 130 ongoing trials and over 30,000 projected participants, the field is growing, yet calls remain for larger, standardized studies to clarify PRP’s therapeutic value and optimal use.