Treatment of joint pain by PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) injections. Are you wondering what PRP is and if this treatment method is suitable for you?
What is Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)?
Platelet Rich Plasma treatment is a new medical technology used for treatment of joint pains by restoring tendons, joints and cartilage. This is a fusion of the most advanced technologies and natural healing processes of the human body.
Platelet Rich Plasma: stages of preparation
Preparation of Platelet Rich Plasma begins from taking a 20-25 cc. blood sample from the patient and condensing it in a special centrifuge in order to separate Platelet Rich Plasma. After that, it is injected back into the problematic area where the platelets will open up increasing the growth factor in order to stimulate the natural restorative processes of tendons and cartilage. Platelet Rich Plasma preparation stage takes approximately 30 minutes.
Is treatment with Platelet Rich Plasma suitable for you?
Apart from quickly helping with painful conditions, Platelet Rich Plasma treatment is also very safe since the Platelet Rich Plasma is condensed from patient’s own blood which will not cause any negative reactions or unexpected side effects.
Length of treatment period
Many patients experienced improvements within only 2-3 weeks after treatment and reached clearly expressed results upon completing the 3-6 months of treatment cycle.