Introduction
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a type of therapy that involves extracting blood from a healthy person and then using a high-speed centrifuge to extract the platelets from the blood. This is done in order to obtain the maximum number of platelets in a fixed volume. PRP is currently used primarily for regenerative therapy. The platelets in PRP contain a variety of growth factors that can provide the raw materials for the body to repair itself. This can help to stop the death and wear of cartilage cells, prevent inflammation, and reduce pain. This study used the MSC Cradle and StarCCM+ CFD software to simulate the process of platelet extraction in a centrifuge. The researchers analyzed the data from the simulations to identify the problems with the current model and to develop suggestions for how to improve the model in order to increase the platelet collection rate.