Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) recreates and stimulates the body’s natural healing process
Most people associate platelets with clot formation. While that certainly is an important function of platelets, they are also very much involved in injury healing. Human platelets are extremely rich in connective tissue growth factors. Injecting these growth factors into damaged ligaments, tendons, and joints stimulates a natural repair process. In order to benefit from these natural healing proteins, the platelets must first be concentrated. In other words, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) recreates and stimulates the body’s natural healing process. PRP is obtained by a blood draw just like you would have if you were donating blood.
A: Regenerative injections are not a band aide or a “quick fix” but rather a long-lasting and potentially permanent reparative process if the area is not overused or re-injured after the treatment series, and especially if the patient commits to a rehabilitative program. The healing process is gradual and progressive, initially subtle during the early phases but usually significant and dramatic by the completion of treatment. More endurance, less pain, and better function will continue to be noticed over time.