PRP Treatments

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a treatment that uses a patient's own blood to help heal injuries and improve tissue function. The process involves:

Blood draw:

A doctor draws blood from the patient

Centrifugation:

The blood is spun in a centrifuge to separate the platelets from other blood components

Injection:

The concentrated platelets, or PRP, are injected into the injured area
PRP injections can be used to treat a variety of conditions, including:

Sports injuries

PRP has been used for years to treat professional athletes and is now increasingly used for active adults and adolescents

Knee osteoarthritis

PRP may be superior to hyaluronic acid injections for treating knee osteoarthritis

Hair loss

PRP injections may reduce hair loss in people with male or female pattern baldness

Tendonitis

PRP can improve function and reduce pain in people with tendonitis or chronic tendinosis conditions such as tennis elbow or golfer's elbow

Before the procedure, the doctor will anesthetize the treatment site to reduce discomfort.