PRP - Platelet Rich Plasma
What is it?
What is Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)?It involves injecting a small amount of one’s own blood into slowly healing soft tissue injuries in order to speed up the body’s own healing process.These platelets release a number of growth factors, special biologically active proteins that play an important role in tissue healing and regeneration.It is designed to accelerate your body’s healing of musculoskeletal injuries naturally, without subjecting you to significant risk or adverse effects.
Is it appropriate for me?
What is PRP injection used for?
- Chronic tendon pain
- Temporary relief for some forms of arthritis of the knee i.e. osteoarthritis of the knee.
- Acute/chronic muscle tears
- Syndesmosis injuries
- Tennis elbow
Will it work?
PRP is no magic bullet.
When used in the right circumstances with clearly defined goals and expectations, it can facilitate, even hasten, the healing process.
The procedure takes less than 30min.
Rest following the procedure is needed.
A course of treatment is sometimes necessary for its most effective use.
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