Effective Orthopedic Treatment
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is an emerging biologic tool in orthopedic and regenerative medicine. The PRP is obtained by drawing out a patient’s blood and spinning it down in a centrifuge, which concentrates the platelets in the blood. The platelets can be concentrated up to 10X the baseline strength, and the plasma also contains cytokines, thrombin, and other growth factors that are indicated in wound healing (1). The PRP is then re-injected into the affected area by the physician according to the treatment plan and goals.
PRP can be used to treat tendons, ligaments, muscle tears, and joint pain (1). According to an article in the Journal of Arthroscopy, platelet-rich plasma may help speed recovery in sports medicine patients and enable them to return to their prior level of activity faster (1). It can take weeks for repair of tissue to occur, but proper nutrition and physical therapy can also aid in this process.
Platelet Rich Plasma is from your own body, has an excellent safety record, and has created a new avenue of treatment for orthopedic and musculoskeletal injuries (1). The physician at Houston Spine & Sports Medicine has received specialized training in Platelet-Rich Plasma through the American Association of Orthopedic Medicine. The injections are also performed with state-of-the-art ultrasound guidance in order to precisely treat the affected area.
If you are interested in being treated with Platelet Rich Plasma, a helpful staff member is ready to answer your questions. You can call us at 281-357-5454 or email us at frontoffice@csspm.com. The offices of Houston Spine & Sports Medicine are conveniently located in The Woodlands and are easily accessible from Spring, Cypress, Conroe, Houston, Tomball, and Kingwood.
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Platelet Rich Plasma Emerging as Effective Orthopedic Treatment
Effective Orthopedic Treatment
- The Use of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine: Optimizing the Healing Environment. Lopez-Vidriero, Emilio et al. Arthroscopy, Volume 26, Issue 2, 269 – 278
Read the abstract for this article at PubMed.
After a shoulder and knee injury, I have been flying to Las Vegas for PRP therapy with great success. My question is for my 88 year old mother with painfully arthritic knees. We have been going to Fondren Ortho for the past couple of years for steroid shots every three months and the process is failing. Mother wants to explore the possibility of PRP and see if it could help with her knee pain, swelling and inflammation. Will you see her and evaluate the possibility of PRP?
Thank you for your comment! We would be happy to see your mother and evaluate her for treatment. Please check your email for a response from our front office staff.