Platlet-Rich-Plasma
Platlet-Rich-Plasma
What is Plasma Rich Plasma?
Plasma Rich Plasma, or PRP, is a blood product that is produced from the patients’ blood. It contains a concentration of growth factors, proteins and cytokines. This concentration initiates and accelerates healing of damaged tissues without surgery.
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- IGF (insulin- like growth factor)- cell growth and improved immunity.
- PD-EGF (platelet-derived epidermal growth factor) – cell growth.
- PDGF (platelet-derived growth factor) – cell growth.
- TGF (transforming growth factor) – new blood vessels.
- VEGF (vascular endothelial growth factor) – new blood vessels.
- ECGF (endothelial cell growth) – new blood vessels.
- bFGF (basic fibroblast growth factor) – new collagen.
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How is PRP produced?
PRP is produced with a simple blood draw. Once the blood is drawn, a special centrifuge is used to process the blood. This process splits the blood into its different components. The plasma rich in platelets contain all the growth factors, proteins and cytokines.
How does PRP work?
PRP works by injecting damages tissues, joints and ligaments with the concentrated growth factors (PRP). The PRP initiates and accelerates healing.
What to expect?
It’s common to have increased pain for up to 5 days after the procedure.
Conditions that PRP can help:
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- Joint injuries
- Arthritis
- Torn meniscus
- Sprained ankles
- Rotator cuff tears
- Tennis elbow
- Golfers Elbow
- Unstable Joints
- Ect…
Expected Treatment
Most people need 1-3 treatments spaced out every 4 weeks to resolve pain and to heal tissues.
PRP FAQ
How many treatments will I need?
Most patients need 1-3 treatments. Age and health play a factor in determining the amount of treatments needed. The younger and the healthier the patient, then less treatments are needed.
How long does it take to work?
Patient should be seeing changes in their symptoms 2-4 weeks after their first treatment. Pain will continue to improve after each treatment.
How often should I get PRP?
Most patients receive treatments every 4-6 weeks as needed.
What conditions is PRP good for?
- Joint injuries
- Arthritis
- Torn meniscus
- Sprained ankles
- Rotator cuff tears
- Labral tears
- Tennis elbow
- Golfers Elbow
- Unstable Joints
- ect…
Who is NOT a candidate for PRP?
- Active infections
- Cancer
- Daily NSAID use that can not be stopped.
- Recent corticosteroid use
- ect…
How long after treatment can I workout or play sports?
Generally, the time is 2 weeks. The tissues need time to heal before you stress them.
What to do the day of treatment?
No, NSAIDs 5-7 days before treatment. Patients also need to be well rested and hydrated.
How painful is the procedure?
Pain is tolerable. An anesthetic is adding to PRP to reduce pain. You may have pain up to 1 week after treatment, that maybe due to a combination of factors such as release of the scar tissue, bone spurs, and a vigorous inflammatory response due to the PRP. Most patients pain can be managed with Tylenol, non-narcotic pain medicine and topical pain cream as needed.
How long does the procedure take?
Depending on the area treated, it may take 1-2 hours.
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