NBC-affiliate Gulf Coast News anchor Lisa Spooner documented her experience undergoing and recovering from major spine surgery, sharing how she was able to return to the anchor desk just six days after the procedure and resumed light exercise only two weeks later.
In the story, Spooner reported on how surgeons across the country incorporate orthobiologics into spine and orthopedic procedures to support the body’s natural healing response. Naples neurosurgeon Edison Valle, MD, is among the physicians using biologic approaches, including Arthrex's ACP Max™ platelet‑rich plasma (PRP), in surgeries where they may be appropriate.
Orthobiologic treatments use components derived from a patient’s own blood or tissue to assist the body’s natural healing capabilities. The example featured in Lisa’s segment is platelet‑rich plasma (PRP), a concentration of platelets and growth factors created from a patient’s blood. To prepare PRP, a small blood sample is processed in a centrifuge to separate and concentrate platelets from other cellular components.
PRP contains elevated levels of platelets and growth factors, which play a role in the body’s natural response to injury. The ACP Max™ PRP System uses a double‑spin technique designed to produce a PRP solution with high platelet concentrations—up to 12 times baseline—while reducing unwanted blood components that may contribute to inflammation.1-4
Watch Lisa’s full story on GulfCoastNews.com.
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