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Our Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Treatment
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy harnesses the healing properties of a patient's own blood. Platelets are vital for initiating the healing process after an injury. In PRP therapy, blood is processed using an FDA-approved device to concentrate the platelets and separate them from other blood components like red and white blood cells.
PRP treatments have been used for over 40 years, initially for healing chest wounds after heart surgery. It wasn’t until around 2004 that PRP began to be used in orthopedics, thanks to the development of FDA-approved devices for blood processing and portable ultrasound units for precise placement of PRP into injured tissues.
Today, PRP is popular among athletes seeking faster recovery from injuries. Notable users include Kobe Bryant, Tiger Woods, and Troy Polamalu.
PRP treatments can activate a "hyper-healing" response for injuries and conditions that resist healing and cause pain. In these cases, the body's natural healing process may not be delivering enough platelets needed for effective tissue repair, often due to factors like overuse, age, or severe injury.
By concentrating your platelets up to 10 times the normal level, PRP therapy can dramatically enhance the healing response in an affected area. More platelets lead to greater and faster healing, helping effectively repair the injured tissue.
Our experts on PRP explain healing with concentrated platelets for soft tissue recovery.
Benefits of PRP for Pain Management
High Success Rate
PRP therapy is generally known to have an 80% success rate in healing chronic muscle, tendon, and ligament pain.
Non-Invasive Alternative
Offers a conservative approach to avoid the risks associated with surgery.
Faster Healing
PRP treatments have great potential to heal injuries and certain conditions faster with little to no downtime compared to surgery.
Ethical and Low-risk
Uses the patient's own cells, eliminating the risks of infections, allergic reactions, and immune rejection associated with donor tissue.
Long-Term Relief
PRP treatments can offer long-term, and often permanent, pain resolution for specific conditions.
Versatile Treatment
PRP is known as an effective treatment for many soft tissue injuries or diseases, including tendon, ligament, and fascia injuries. It can also help nerve entrapments like carpal tunnel syndrome and other non-healing soft injuries and diseases.
PRP Treatment Procedure Overview
01.
Blood Draw
We extract 60-120 ml of blood from your arm, as with a regular diagnostic blood draw.
02.
Platelet Concentration
Your blood is placed in a sterile, FDA-approved device to concentrate platelets and separate them from red and white blood cells.
03.
Preparation
After around 20 minutes, the Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injection is ready to be administered.
04.
Numbing the Area
The treatment area is thoroughly numbed with a local anesthetic before the injection.
05.
Precise Injection
The PRP is then injected into the treatment area under ultrasound or real-time X-ray to ensure precise placement.
06.
Post-Treatment Instructions
Your physician will review post-treatment instructions with you. We typically advise our patients to take it easy for a few days—to stay mobile but not too active.
07.
Results
Significant pain relief can be noticed in the treated area as quickly as two weeks after the procedure.
08.
Follow-Up
Around eight weeks after the treatment, your physician will call to check on your progress and discuss the next steps.
Why Choose Stemulis for PRP?
At Stemulis, our extensive experience and data-backed treatment protocols ensure high-quality care for every patient. You will receive comprehensive patient education and compassionate care from our seasoned and dedicated team of physicians.
We thoroughly screen patients to determine if they are good candidates for our treatments, and we are transparent about all available options. Be assured that your time and resources will be well-invested at Stemulis.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
About PRP Treatment
Not really. Patients are encouraged to stay mobile but should avoid putting too much strain on the treated area. If your job is sedentary, you can return to work the next day.
Patient Success Stories
“Words are inadequate to express how much I appreciate what you have done to help me with my shoulder. You are AWESOME! Thank you.”
Becky T.
Satisfied Patient
“You have helped me very much with my knee arthritis. My pain is nearly gone, and I am back to pickleball. I thank you for your kindness!”
Barbara U.
Satisfied Patient
“Thank you for performing the bone marrow stem cell procedure on both my knees. I am so amazed by the improvement in them – every day is better than the one before...”
Brenda T.
Satisfied Patient
“Once again, you are remarkable. It was obvious I was anxious, and you were calm and caring and did not minimize my concerns. My elbow is almost back to perfect, and my golf game has stepped up tremendously. THANK YOU!”
Justin B.
Satisfied Patient
“Thank you for your kindness and compassion while treating my knees. Your gentleness overwhelmed me. I can now run FASTER than my husband!“
Mary F.
Satisfied Patient
“Nine months after the PRP procedure for a rotator cuff tear, I am pain-free and have the full range of motion in my shoulder. No downtime/no sling and I was able to return to the gym two days after the injections. Would I do PRP again? ABSOLUTELY! Why would I not use my body’s own cells to heal an injury? No reason!”
Denise P.
Satisfied Patient
“My greatest thanks for all you have done for me. I am a journeyman electrician who does a lot of overhead work, pole climbing, and pulling of cable—so I use my shoulder all day. After 2 years of left shoulder pain, I underwent an arthroscopic surgery which gave me no relief. After PRP 3 months ago, I am almost pain-free and am finally getting my life back! Thanks.”
Jerry B.
Satisfied Patient
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