Plasma Rich Plasma
Therapy
What is Plasma Rich Plasma (PRP)?
PRP is a blood product that is produced from the patients’ blood. It contains a concentration of growth factors, proteins, and cytokines. This concentration initiates and accelerates healing of damaged tissues.
How is PRP produced?
PRP is produced with a simple blood draw. Once a special centrifuge is used, the blood is spun down into different components. The plasma rich in platelets contain all the growth factors, proteins and cytokines.
How does PRP work?
PRP works by injecting damaged tissues, joints, and ligaments with the concentrated growth factors (PRP). The PRP then initiates and accelerates healing.
What to expect?
It is common to have increased pain for up to 5 days after the procedure.
Conditions that PRP can help:
• Joint injuries
• Arthritis
• Torn meniscus
• Sprained ankles
• Rotator cuff tears
• Tennis elbow
• Golfers Elbow
• Unstable Joints
• Etc.