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What is Platelet-rich Plasma Therapy?

Orthopedic Specialists Blog What is Platelet-rich Plasma Therapy?

What is Platelet-rich Plasma Therapy?

Platelet-rich plasma has been used for decades to promote soft tissue repair and regeneration. PRP therapy as offered by Orthopedic Specialists in Palm Harbor, Fla. is a natural surgery alternative that harnesses and enhances your body’s healing ability. A growing number of studies show this therapy can boost the body’s ability to repair damaged tissue.

How does PRP work?

Platelet-rich plasma therapy gathers, concentrates, and injects compounds from your own blood into your injury site. We obtain a small sample, similar to a lab test, and spin it in a centrifuge. This action separates the platelets and plasma from other blood components.

Our physician injects the resulting concentrate into your injury site, which triggers your system to begin repairing and rebuilding tissue. We use ultrasound imaging to accurately place the injection. The procedure takes about 45 minutes with very minimal downtime.

What are the benefits of PRP?

When administered by a qualified specialist, platelet-rich plasma therapy is considered a safe and effective treatment for certain orthopedic conditions. It helps some patients postpone surgery or forego it altogether. Because it is derived from your own blood, there is virtually no risk of rejection or disease transmission.

What orthopedic conditions can be treated with PRP therapy?

The doctors at Orthopedic Specialists may recommend PRP therapy to stimulate and accelerate soft tissue healing for numerous orthopedic conditions, including rotator cuff tendonitis, ligament injuries, Achilles tendon injuries, and other conditions. Our doctors may combine PRP with other therapies as part of a customized care plan.

Learn more about PRP in Palm Harbor on our website, or call 727-938-1935 for an evaluation.

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Marie Eide Marie Eide is the social media and content strategist at Orthopedic Specialists. She has been writing in the healthcare space for 15 years. All content is reviewed by our physicians.

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