PRP Treatment
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Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy
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What is PRP therapy?
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is a minimally-invasive procedure that promotes the body’s natural repair process in response to injury. Plasma rich platelet therapy, in conjunction with stem cell therapy, is part of a rising practice called regenerative therapies.
Platelets are a natural resource of growth factors, proteins, and other products that can help kick-start the body’s repair process in degenerative or injured tissue. While PRP has gained so much traction as it was embraced by many celebrities and athletes, the science behind it is much more fascinating.
The PRP uses your own concentrated platelets and growth factors to stimulate and enhance the body’s own healing ability. For people who prefer treating the cause of their pain rather than just masking the symptoms, PRP therapy is a fantastic alternative.
PRP can treat various conditions such as Osteoarthritis, ligament or tendon injuries, Tennis elbow, Rotator cuff tears, plantar fasciitis, meniscus and cartilage damage, Back pain and others.
How is PRP therapy done?
The first step is collecting a blood sample from the patient. A centrifuge is then used to separate the blood’s various components. After that, platelet-rich plasma can be extracted and injected into a tendon, ligament, or any other area of interest. Since PRP is created using your own blood, there is almost no chance of infection or disease transfer. The procedure is basically painless, takes 20-30 minutes and is done in office.
How long does it take to see the results?
While the procedure takes only 20-30 minutes. Results take longer as the body is naturally slow to repair damaged tissue. You will start feeling the results after 6 weeks and obtain full effect within 3-4 months. Combining PRP with physical therapy was noted to expedite recovery.
What Factors Inhibit the Effectiveness of a PRP Injection?
The quality and quantity of your platelets and plasma will determine much of the success of the treatment. Therefore, make sure you do PRP at a reputable center such as CURA Medical Centers. The type of centrifuge, treatment protocol, purity of the extract, and the doctor expertise make a significant different. We also advise our patient to have a healthy diet, abstain from smoking, avoid anti-inflammatory medications as it may inhibit the efficacy of treatment.
Who is not a good candidate for PRP treatment?
– Patients with active cancer.
– Pregnant patients.
– Patients with active infections.
– Patients with blood disorders.
How Does a PRP Injection Compare to Other Treatments?
Efficacy of treatment depends more on accurate patient selection rather than type of treatment. For example: PRP is more effective for patients with mild to moderate osteoarthritis.
For patients with advanced chronic osteoarthritis, nerve block or stimulation may be a better option. Therefore, the earlier your start PRP treatments, the easier it is to heal your damaged tissue.
PRP is also a safer alternative to recurrent steroid injections which may have significant side effects on your health. Surgery generally means 2-3 months of limited activity and post operative pain. Meanwhile, a PRP injection can help you delay or avoid surgery completely.
Is PRP treatment covered by insurance?
PRP treatment is not covered by insurance. Price varies depending on how many injections you will need. We only provide the purist type of PRP to our patients to provide the best quality. That comes with a cost as such preparations are often expensive to prepare and extract. It is also more time consuming. You may consider a cheaper facility but not all PRP treatments are equal. We provide the best PRP you can get. We work with our patients to provide payment plans as well.