Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy

What is Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy?

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy is a regenerative treatment that uses your own blood to regenerate tissue and treat chronic pain caused by many common musculoskeletal conditions, including osteoarthritis, rotator cuff tears, achilles tendonitis, and more. PRP treatment is an extremely safe and minimally invasive procedure. The therapy utilizes a high concentration of platelets from your blood to help your body heal itself, promote tissue regeneration, and reduce inflammation. PRP therapy is an excellent option for you if you are suffering from chronic pain and are looking for an alternative to surgery or potentially counterproductive medications like opioids or steroids.

How is PRP therapy performed?

PRP treatment is a relatively simple, painless, and quick procedure. First, a small amount of blood is withdrawn from your arm and placed into a centrifuge device. The centrifuge spins the blood at high speed to formulate the platelet rich plasma by separating the platelets and plasma from other blood cells. The platelet rich plasma is then injected back into your body at the treatment area. The entire procedure takes less than thirty minutes to complete. There is usually little to no downtime after receiving the treatment, and you can return to your normal activities immediately.

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How does the procedure work?

When the platelet rich plasma is injected into the injured area, it stimulates and accelerates the healing process. The high concentration of growth factors and proteins in the platelet rich plasma treatment help to repair and regenerate damaged tissue, tendons, ligaments, and cartilage. The treatment also contains anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties, which can significantly reduce your chronic pain levels. Many patients report significant improvements in their conditions shortly after receiving treatment.

What are the benefits of PRP therapy?

PRP treatment is an effective and safe alternative to surgery or medication for chronic pain relief. It can take weeks or even months to recover from a surgery, and there may be potentially life-threatening complications including the common occurrence of needing additional surgeries. PRP is a very safe procedure, and there is little to no down-time. You can immediately return to your daily activities after receiving treatment. In recent years, many athletes have become increasingly interested in using PRP treatment because it helps them heal quickly and return to their sport without delay.

PRP therapy is a viable alternative if you are suffering from chronic pain or have unsuccessfully tried other treatments. Steroids, pain-relieving medications, and gel injections simply mask discomfort and can damage your body over time. There can also be many side effects with these treatments. Alternatively, PRP actually helps your body heal itself and regenerate tissue by delivering a high concentration of growth factors and proteins to the injured area. Additionally, since the PRP solution is created from your blood, there is very little risk that your body would reject it or have an allergic reaction to it.

Degenerative joint diseases such as osteoarthritis can be painful and debilitating. PRP therapy has been shown to be especially effective at reducing pain and inflammation due to these degenerative conditions. When platelet rich plasma is injected into your joints, it helps regenerate and repair the cartilage, leading to long-term pain relief. Ligament damage and tears are also common injuries, especially among athletes. PRP therapy is used to quickly and effectively heal these injuries and help athletes quickly return to their sport at a high level.

In addition, PRP therapy can be an effective post-surgery treatment that can accelerate your recovery. The procedure minimizes pain from surgery by regenerating new cells and tissues in the operated area. Your body's healing process is accelerated, leading to a quicker and more complete recovery.

Are there side effects?

PRP therapy has minimal side effects. You may experience temporary bruising or swelling at the injection site, but this typically resolves within one to three days. Because PRP is autologous (meaning it only contains cells from your body), there is little risk of your body rejecting the treatment or having an allergic reaction.

Conditions PRP Therapy Treats