PRP Injections
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is an injection of your own platelets and growth factors, similar to orthobiologics treatment, extracted from your blood. The blood draw and injection are done at the same office visit, an outpatient clinical procedure.
PRP has shown great promise in stimulating repair of body tissues including tendons, ligaments and cartilage. PRP mimics the body's innate response to an injury by stimulating platelet activation. The activation of platelets plays a dynamic role in soft tissue healing.
If you have an injury or condition involving a tendon, ligament, joint or osteoarthritis, PRP may be a nonsurgical option for you.
The growth factors in PRP can signal the body to initiate a healing response in the local injected tissues. Healing is the first step in injured tissues regenerating their strength and function. It has been used extensively in professional athletes who seek hurried return to play. Star athlete success stories include: Kobe Bryant (NBA), Tiger Woods (PGA tour), Alex Rodriquez (MLB), Hines Ward (NFL) and Rafael Nadal (ATP).
Indications (including but not limited to):
- Tendinosis & Tendinitis
- Bursitis
- Labral Tears
Process
- 3 Injections spaced 1 week apart x 3 weeks
- Can have injection series every 6 months
- Day of Injection
- Blood Draw
- Centrifuge x 5 minutes
- Ultrasound Guided Injection