Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injections harness the body’s healing cascade to stimulate tissue repair and growth.
What Is PRP?
PRP injections are an evidence-based non-surgical treatment for a variety of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. PRP is derived from a patient’s own blood, and offers a higher concentration of platelets and growth factors than whole blood. Platelets act as part of the body’s natural wound repair system, and play a key role in wound healing, rushing to the site of injury to clot blood and provide essential growth factors.
How Does PRP Work?
To derive PRP, a small amount of blood is drawn from the patient, and this blood is then spun down in a centrifuge. This process results in concentrated, platelet-rich plasma, which is then injected into the desired area, stimulating tissue growth and rebuilding. Since PRP is derived from a patient’s own blood, it also has a minimal risk of causing an adverse reaction. PRP appointments are typically booked for 75 minutes, as it takes anywhere from 45-75 minutes to obtain, process, and inject the PRP into the necessary site.
As a regenerative medicine treatment, PRP doesn’t mask symptoms - it helps to repair and heal the underlying condition causing your pain and dysfunction.
What Conditions Can be Treated With PRP?
PRP can be used to treat a wide variety of conditions and injuries. Depending on the severity of the condition being treated, it can take from 1-3 PRP injections to achieve optimal results.
PRP can be effective in treating:
Wrist injuries
Osteoarthritis of the knees, hips, ankles, shoulders, hands, and fingers
Ligament tears and sprains
Degenerative joint diseases impacting the spine
Rotator Cuff tears
Tennis elbow
Lower back pain
Our dedicated physicians will perform a physical exam to determine the nature of your pain or injury, and provide education on your regenerative treatment options.