How PRP Treatment Works

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While your blood is a liquid, the plasma contains solid components including white and red cells and platelets. While one of the primary purposes of platelets is to clot blood, these components also contain numerous “growth factor” proteins which are vital to healing. These “cytokines” and other growth factors are necessary to regenerate soft tissue such as protective cartilage and connective tissue.

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During the PRP treatment, a small amount of blood is drawn from the patient

 

That sample is spun in a specialized centrifuge to separate growth factors and stem cells from the red and white blood cells. The result is a super-concentrated, super-healing, platelet-rich plasma with up to ten times the platelets (growth factors). This concentrated plasma is then injected into the area where the patient is experiencing pain.

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From the moment of injection, PRP goes to work repairing and replacing healing cells. Patients report noticeable pain relief in a few weeks that lasts for months, sometimes longer.

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Conditions That Have Been Responsive to PRP Therapy

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Doctors have been using Platelet Rich Plasma in surgeries to regenerate cells for more than 30 years. In that time, the treatment has been found to be effective in treating a number of other medical conditions and symptoms.

Used in sports medicine and orthopedics to reduce pain and speed recovery from injury and surgery, the positive outcomes associated with Platelet Rich Plasma led to the use of PRP to treat chronic pain , as well as beauty aesthetics, urinary disorders, male or female pattern baldness  and sexual dysfunction .

Chronic Tendonitis  – PRP is well-documented in the treatment of chronic tendon injuries, including tennis elbow, Achilles tendonitis and patellar inflammation.

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Degenerative Disc Disease  - PRP has been shown to benefit patients dealing with pain, weakness and other symptoms related to spinal disc degeneration.

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Herniated Disc Disease  - PRP has been used to reduce pain and inflammation resulting from spinal disc herniation.

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Osteoarthritis  - PRP has been successful in reducing pain and inflammation caused by wear and tear to joints including the knee, spine, hip, elbow and shoulder.

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Hair Loss  - PRP has been effective in addressing symptoms of both male and female pattern baldness.

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Sexual Dysfunction  - PRP has been shown to help address issues with age-related sexual dysfunction in both men and women, including erectile dysfunction (ED).

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Click on any of the links above to learn more about how PRP can help people suffering from those specific conditions.

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Why Many Patients Choose PRP

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Many patients opt for Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy because it is a proven effective, natural and minimally-invasive alternative to many other pain treatments, including surgery. PRP offers a real solution for patients suffering from moderate joint pain, including

 

Osteoarthritis, who may have to consider surgery without this option. For patients suffering from acute, chronic or debilitating pain, PRP may also delay the need for surgical intervention.

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What to Expect After PRP Treatment

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Because this treatment uses the patient’s own blood, risks of infection are incredibly small. In addition, because this procedure is minimally-invasive, the patient will not face many of the risks associated with traditional pain-management surgery.

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While some rest is recommended following the procedure, patients should be able to return to normal activities soon.

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To learn more about how Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy or another minimally-invasive treatment, CLICK HERE to schedule an appointment with Dr. Skaliy today.

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Research and application has proven, time and again, that somatic stem cells are as effective as embryonic stem cells in cell repair and regeneration.