PRP injections for joints are a regenerative treatment that utilizes platelet-rich plasma (PRP) derived from the patient’s own blood to promote healing and reduce pain in damaged or injured joints.
This procedure involves extracting PRP from the patient’s blood, which then undergoes a purification process using a centrifuge to separate the body’s most potent pro-growth proteins and platelets from red and white blood cells. The pro-growth mixture is then injected into the patient’s area of pain to improve joint function by inducing the body’s natural inflammatory response to heal damage within the joint.
PRP injections for joints can target various joints affected by osteoarthritis, tendonitis, or other joint conditions, including the knee, shoulder, and hip.
This treatment is suitable for individuals experiencing joint pain, stiffness, reduced mobility, or other symptoms associated with joint degeneration.
This procedure involves extracting PRP from the patient’s blood, which then undergoes a purification process using a centrifuge to separate the body’s most potent pro-growth proteins and platelets from red and white blood cells. The pro-growth mixture is then injected into the patient’s area of pain to improve joint function by inducing the body’s natural inflammatory response to heal damage within the joint.
PRP injections for joints can target various joints affected by osteoarthritis, tendonitis, or other joint conditions, including the knee, shoulder, and hip.
This treatment is suitable for individuals experiencing joint pain, stiffness, reduced mobility, or other symptoms associated with joint degeneration.
Ideal candidates for PRP injections for joints are individuals experiencing chronic joint pain, arthritis, or injuries that have not responded to conservative treatments.
Ideal candidates are also able to mount a robust immune response, meaning the ideal patient often does not have an active autoimmune syndrome or cancer diagnosis. Candidates should have a definitive diagnosis of the joint condition and realistic expectations for the outcome of the procedure.
PRP joint injections can be performed both on young patients and older patients who wish to continue an active lifestyle and oftentimes wish to undergo regenerative treatments to avoid surgery.
PRP injections stimulate tissue repair and regeneration, promoting healing and reducing pain in damaged or injured joints.
PRP injections are a non-surgical approach with minimal downtime. The injection stimulates the body’s own healing process to promote tissue repair and increased joint function. Oftentimes, results can be appreciated at 4-6 weeks with optimal duration lasting up to 12 months and beyond.
PRP joint injections Improve joint function, mobility, and quality of life for individuals with joint conditions or injuries.
The procedure typically takes less than an hour to complete, with minimal discomfort and no downtime. The longest part of the procedure is the blood draw process. Your blood will then be prepared in a separate area to harvest the PRP mixture. This process takes about 20 minutes. The injection itself is performed within approximately 30 minutes.
Patients may be advised to avoid certain medications or supplements that can interfere with the healing process before the procedure, including antinflammatory medications such as aspirin, motrin, ibuprofen and NSAIDS 1 week prior to injection and 1 month after injection.
Patients may experience mild soreness or stiffness at the injection site, which usually subsides within a few days.
Results become noticeable within a few weeks to months and can last up to 12 months, with maintenance treatments recommended for optimal results. Patients can expect increased mobility in their joints with time.
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