bRegenerative Platelet Rich Plasma Orthopedic Joint Pain Relief

This safe, natural procedure provides fast, lasting pain relief for patients suffering from chronic ligament, tendon or joint injuries. Due to its regenerative benefits, PRP works for people who may not have had success with other therapies, and often eliminates the need for surgery or more aggressive treatments in the future.

PRP Therapy Is The Natural, Effective Solution For Orthopedic Pain Relief

Platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections are replacing traditional orthopedic surgery in many instances for conditions that range from soft tissue injuries (tendonitis, muscle tears, ligamentous injuries) to various joint afflictions, such as a torn meniscus or mild to moderate arthritis of the joints. Regenerative techniques can be tailored to meet each patient’s orthopedic needs wherever he or she is experiencing discomfort.

The treatment of PRP is relatively simple and can be completed in one session. We collect the PRP by drawing a small amount of your blood, putting it into an FDA cleared device, placing it in a centrifuge and spinning it until the platelets separate from the blood. The PRP is then injected into the areas of concern to begin the regeneration and healing of both soft tissue injuries and various joint afflictions.

bRegenerative PRP Orthopedic Joint Pain Relief Helps:

• Rotator cuff injuries
• Sports injuries
• Shin splints
• Shoulder pain and instability
• Tennis and golfer’s elbow
• Hamstring and hip strains
• Knee sprains and instability
• Carpel tunnel syndrome
• Achilles tendinosis and plantar fasciitis
• Knee, hip, and other joint osteoarthritis

How Does This Revolutionary Treatment Work?

PRP is actually blood plasma containing a concentrated amount of platelets and other vital growth factors. The platelets are the most important part of this procedure, these are what contain growth factors and bioactive and signaling proteins. The bioactive, or healing proteins, are what begin to repair and regenerate tissue. This is especially effective in stimulating healing, as well as developing new blood vessels and acting as an anti-inflammatory and pain reliever. The signaling proteins actually call stem cells to the desired area to assist in the regeneration of your tissues.

For most patients, PRP offers an effective, alternative treatment for those who do not wish to have surgery. An initial evaluation with our medical practitioner will determine if PRP is a viable treatment option for you.

Patients can expect to see significant improvements in symptoms, elimination of the need for more traditional treatments such as medications, cortisone injections, or surgery, and a dramatic return of function.

What To Expect

PRP is an advanced treatment used to help repair damaged or depleted tissues in your body. During your PRP treatment, a small amount of blood is drawing a small amount of your blood, putting it into an FDA cleared device, placing it in a centrifuge and spinning it until the platelets separate from the blood. The PRP is then injected into the areas of concern to begin the regeneration and healing of both soft tissue injuries and various joint afflictions. To achieve full results, be sure to keep any follow-up appointments in your treatment series.

Pre-treatment

1. Patients who have scheduled an injection should stop all anti-inflammatory medications for one week prior. This includes Aspirin, Advil, Aleve, Motrin (anything that contains ibuprofen), arthritis pills such as Celebrex, Naprosyn, Arthrotec, Mobic, etc.
2. Blood thinners, including alcohol, increase chances and severity of bruising, so it’s recommended to avoid them for at least 24 hours before treatment. If you are particularly prone to bruising, it may be wise to wait a couple of days to give your skin more time heal before drinking.
3. Patients should be prepared to take it easy for 2-3 days following treatment.

Post-treatment

1. Ice should be applied to the area of the injection for about 20 minutes, 3 times per day for 48 hours after treatment.
2. Do not take anti-inflammatory medications for the next two weeks.
3. It is not recommended to resume any activity until you rest your joints for at least 4 weeks post-treatment.
4. 40% of max activity is recommended at week 4.
5. 50% of max activity is recommended at week 5.
6. Resume activity at week 6, strongly recommended under the supervision of Physical Therapist or trained professional.