Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) delivers a concentrated dose of autologous (your own) platelets directly to the site of injury, joint or soft tissue. Platelets then release growth factors that modulate the local environment, effectively suppressing inflammation and initiating a natural healing cascade to accelerate tissue repair.
Diagnostic Process: Align exam findings with diagnostic imaging to ensure an accurate diagnosis and characterization of your injury or arthritic joint.
Harvest: We begin by drawing a small blood sample (usually 60-120 mL).
Processing: The blood undergoes two centrifugation cycles to separate red blood cells from a concentrated suspension of platelets, monocytes, and plasma.
Precision Placement: To ensure your comfort and the highest level of precision, we perform every injection using ultrasound guidance.
Mild to moderate hip osteoarthritis, anterosuperior labral tears, sacroiliac joint dysfunction, and tendinopathy of the gluteal, hamstring, hip flexor, and adductor tendons.
Visit Length
PRP injections are performed in-office and usually completed within an hour.
Post-Treatment Recovery
Activity Protocol
Protection, light activity, and range-of-motion exercises for the first 3–7 days. Progress through the rehab protocol, aiming for a full return to activities within 4–6 weeks.
Results
Most patients see significant improvement within 4–12 weeks, with progress continuing for up to 6 months. Results vary by condition and individual factors.
Safety
PRP is a very safe treatment. While most patients experience only mild, temporary side effects like soreness, bruising and swelling, rare risks such as infection, nerve injury or increased pain can occur.
Medications
To maximize PRP effectiveness, please discontinue all NSAIDs and statins prior to your procedure, following the specific timeline provided by your specialist.
Patient Medication Guide
We’ll review your history, imaging, goals, and prior treatments to determine whether PRP is the most appropriate procedure for your condition.
Interested in our evidence-based approach? Discover more through the links below.
Study looking at the treatment of acute grade 3 hamstring injuries in collegiate athletes using platelet-poor plasma.
Study assessing platelet concentration effects on platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment outcomes in knee osteoarthritis.
A Comparative Study of the Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) vs. Tenex Debridement for Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (tennis and golfer’s elbow).
Efficacy of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Interventions for Plantar Fasciitis: A Systematic Review.
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