Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is biologic therapy that uses highly concentrated platelets derived from a person’s own blood to stimulate natural healing. The blood is centrifuged in the providers’ office using FDA-approved equipment which concentrates the platelets to treat orthopedic injuries and conditions.
PRP can be an effective and safe treatment for young adults and athletes with tendon, ligament, and joint injuries that do not want the downtime or risk of surgery. Some athletes are using PRP to strengthen overused tendons to avoid injury that will inhibit playing time.
Platelet Rich Plasma can stimulate natural collagen, elastin, decrease inflammation, and improve scar tissue, blood flow, and joint lubrication. Benefits after a PRP treatment can take three to twelve weeks and may lead to permanent tissue healing. PRP is especially good for partial tendon and meniscus tears that don’t require surgery.
Case study: 22-year-old with chronic right knee pain. This person injured her right knee playing volleyball in high school and damaged her meniscus. She had arthroscopic surgery in 2019 but did not have any relief from the pain which was affecting her daily life. She had moderate to severe pain showing houses as a real estate agent, going up and down stairs, riding horses, and wakeboarding. Nine months later this is her testimony regarding her Platelet Rich Plasma Treatment: “I had two PRP injections in my knee. Now I’m pain free and back to the activities I love to do!!
To learn more visit: PRPregen.com.
Wendy Wiggs APRN-C