What is PRP?

PRP is Platelet Rich Plasma. PRP is an innovative approach to tissue regeneration that uses the patient’s own blood. Typical concentrations of platelets in PRP are 5-10 times that found in normal blood. After obtaining blood from the patient it is spun in a centrifuge to concentrate the myriad of growth factors and anti-inflammatory proteins in the plasma that, once injected into the site of injury, produces a powerful and permanent healing response.

Advantages of PRP Therapy for Joint Pain,
Tendon and Ligament Injuries

• Safe – We are often asked are PRP injections safe? Platelets are taken from a patient’s own blood, so there is very little risk of an adverse rejection reaction or disease transmission.

• Quick Healing Time – PRP Therapy takes place during a one hour in-office procedure. This allows patients to resume daily activities with a quick healing time. However, patients will often need to refrain from sports or exercise for several weeks or up to one month.

• Avoid Invasive Surgery – Stem cell therapy combined with PRP injections often can allow patients to avoid joint surgery and lessen the need for pain medication.

• All-Natural – Using a patient’s own platelets allows the body to heal naturally.

• Cost Effective – PRP injections are a quick, cost effective, outpatient procedure that allows patients to avoid expensive hospital and facility costs associated with surgery.

Am I a Candidate?
It’s our experience that soft tissue injuries and other acute conditions are extremely responsive to Platelet Rich Plasma injections. A consultation with our nurse practitioner will determine if you could benefit from PRP treatment.
Platelet-rich plasma injections also can be used to treat a whole host of musculoskeletal conditions, including:

• Joint pain from arthritis
• Meniscal/labral tears
• Tendonitis
• Partial tendon tears
• Ligament sprains or tears
• Nerve inflammation
• Plantar fasciitis