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PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) Injections

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is a non-surgical therapy that utilizes a patient’s blood to stimulate a healing reaction within a damaged joint or tissue. Because of the growth factors in platelets, platelet-rich plasma can aid the healing process.

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Benefits of PRP

PRP injections support healing in both acute injuries and degenerative diseases.  PRP is a safe, conservative non-surgical technique that utilizes the patient’s blood for healing. Patients who have used PRP report less pain, more mobility, and faster recovery. More research is demonstrating the significant healing potential of PRP for conditions such as arthritis and tendonitis.

How it works

Platelets are part of the clotting and healing components in our blood. Platelets have properties that support healing, infection control and the release of growth factors.

PRP is plasma with a higher concentration of platelets, nearly 5 to 10 times richer, than what is usually found in the blood.  Because of the growth factors in platelets, platelet-rich plasma can aid the healing process.

Conditions

PRP injections treat chronic pain and/or injuries of the tendons, muscles, ligaments, cartilage, nerves, and more.

PRP injections can successfully treat many conditions, which include:

  • tennis elbow
  • Achilles pain
  • patella tendonitis
  • generalized arthritis

Patients with these conditions have demonstrated successful reduction in pain with an injection of PRP.

PRP Procedure

In PRP therapy, blood is drawn from the patient. Platelets are separated from other blood cells and their concentration is increased, and the platelet-rich blood is then injected into the damaged joint or tissue. PRP injections are administered in our clinic, and the procedure lasts approximately 30 minutes to an hour.

Most patients utilize PRP injections one time. However, depending on the pain, some find multiple injections to be most effective.

Read more on how to prepare for your injection visit here.

PRP steps

Questions? Schedule a consultation to learn more.

Risks and Side Effects of PRP

The body has an amazing ability to heal itself. PRP therapy is a way to enhance healing, reduce pain and reduce inflammation. It is not an option for every patient. Results vary, which makes it complicated to recommend to all patients.

If you are taking anti-inflammatory medication or blood thinners, you may be asked to temporarily discontinue use until treatment has taken place. Pain, bruising at the injection site, rash, redness, and swelling are potential side effects.  In rare instances, infection, tissue damage, and nerve injuries are reported problems.

PRP is a safe, clinically accepted procedure. Due to the variation in results, insurance companies do not often cover this service.  Call us to make an appointment to see if you may be a candidate for PRP injections.

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