Platelet Rich Plasma Injections are a method of cellular regeneration that use the patient’s own regenerative cells for the treatment of damaged joints, muscles, tendons or ligaments.
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is a safe alternative treatment for chronic or acute orthopedic joint, tendon, ligament and muscle injuries. This is a minimally-invasive, in-office procedure with virtually no down-time.
The day of the procedure, a blood draw is done, and the patient’s blood is spun down in a centrifuge to separate out the highly concentrated anti-inflammatory and growth factors. These cells are then injected into the area of pain, injury, or even trigger points to help speed the healing process, and in most cases help decrease pain and inflammation relatively quickly.
By injecting concentrated PRP into an area of concern, your body will recognize this site as a priority to help it heal more quickly, stimulating the repair processes to occur over the next 8-12 weeks.