The Benefits of PRP Therapy

Ô The Benefits of PRP Therapy - PRP is "platelet-rich plasma". This is also known as autologous blood concentrate APC. Platelets are a specialized type of blood cell that are involved with injury healing. With PRP, a concentrated platelet solution is inje cted into the injured area to stimulate healing. What types of injuries can PRP Therapy help? Muscle, Ligament and Tendon Plantar Fasciitis Tendonosis Sprains and Tears (Rotator Cuff, Patella, ACL, etc.) Strains How is PRP done? What is the after-care? This is done at an outpatient surgery center facility or in the office. Blood is drawn from the patient and placed in a special centrifuge, where the blood is spun down. Platelets are separated from the red blood cells and are concentrated. The red blood cells are then discarded and the resulting platelets concentrate is used for treatment. Avoid using ice on the treated area and avoid anti-inflammatories such as Advil, Motrin, Ibuprofen, etc. Patients may take tylenol for pain relief. Is PRP painful? How often is PRP done? Since the painful area is anesthetized prior to the injection, the actual injections may be just slightly uncomfortable. After the first treatment, patients are seen for a follow up in 6-8 weeks. Usually only 1-3 treatments are necessary. What are the risks? What is the success rate? As with any procedure involving needles, there is a risk of infection, bleeding, and nerve damage. These risks are rare. Most patients significant improvement in symptoms, which eliminates the need for more aggressive treatment. New York PAIN CARE www.NewYorkPainCare.com Ô The Benefits of PRP Therapy - PRP is "platelet-rich plasma". This is also known as autologous blood concentrate APC. Platelets are a specialized type of blood cell that are involved with injury healing. With PRP, a concentrated platelet solution is inje cted into the injured area to stimulate healing. What types of injuries can PRP Therapy help? Muscle, Ligament and Tendon Plantar Fasciitis Tendonosis Sprains and Tears (Rotator Cuff, Patella, ACL, etc.) Strains How is PRP done? What is the after-care? This is done at an outpatient surgery center facility or in the office. Blood is drawn from the patient and placed in a special centrifuge, where the blood is spun down. Platelets are separated from the red blood cells and are concentrated. The red blood cells are then discarded and the resulting platelets concentrate is used for treatment. Avoid using ice on the treated area and avoid anti-inflammatories such as Advil, Motrin, Ibuprofen, etc. Patients may take tylenol for pain relief. Is PRP painful? How often is PRP done? Since the painful area is anesthetized prior to the injection, the actual injections may be just slightly uncomfortable. After the first treatment, patients are seen for a follow up in 6-8 weeks. Usually only 1-3 treatments are necessary. What are the risks? What is the success rate? As with any procedure involving needles, there is a risk of infection, bleeding, and nerve damage. These risks are rare. Most patients significant improvement in symptoms, which eliminates the need for more aggressive treatment. New York PAIN CARE www.NewYorkPainCare.com