Platelet Rich Plasma
(aka PrP)
Platelet Rich Plasma (PrP) is a regenerative injection therapy for the treatment of injured soft tissue (tendon, ligament, menisci, cartilage) and joints, as well as scar tissue. Injections into injured tissues are performed utilizing your platelets & growth factors, which are harvested from a simple blood draw. PrP reactivates the tissue repair cycle, the platelets & growth factors injected increase wound & tissue healing leading to regeneration & repair of tissues using the body’s own innate healing processes. The goal is pain resolution & restoration of functionality.
Typically, a session takes 1-1.5 hours; 3-6 sessions over 3-6 months are necessary. There is little to no downtime & patients typically return to their normal activities. PrP is great for acute & chronic pain, ligament & tendon injuries & joint injuries to include: arthritis, tennis elbow, ACL injuries, rotator cuff tears, chronic plantar fasciitis, etc. PrP can also help with scars, improving movement & increasing flexibility.