Understanding Platelet Rich Plasma ,PRP Process
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is an emerging biologic tool in orthopedic and regenerative medicine. Platelets may be small in size but they are an intricate part of the body’s healing process. When an injury occurs, one of the first repair cells to travel to the injury site are platelet. Platelets are rich in many different growth factors. These growth factors help attract other repair cells to the injured area. These repair cells stimulate the healing process. By increasing the concentration of platelets in the injury site (tendon, ligament, a muscle tear or joint) physicians are able to enhance tissue healing.
PRP Process
First, blood is drawn from the patient’s arm and is placed into a centrifuge which concentrates the platelets up to 10x baseline strength. Once the platelets are concentrated they can be called Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP). The platelet concentration can be customized depending upon the physician-directed treatment goals. PRP can be used to treat a multitude of conditions including joint pain, ligament injury, tendon injury/disease, osteoarthritis, and hair loss.
Through specialized training from the American Association of Orthopaedic Medicine and years of experience, our physicians determine the treatment plan. State of the art ultrasound injection techniques can be used to guide the injection of the PRP. These powerful platelets immediately begin the growth factor-induced healing process.
Recovery Process
Following the PRP injection, patients are instructed to rest for the remainder of the day. A normal part of the healing process may involve discomfort or pain at the target site for a few days or so. It can take weeks for proper healing and tissue remodeling to occur. Physical
therapy and proper nutrition can aid in healing.
PRP is a powerful new tool that uses the patient’s own biological factors to aid in tissue recovery and repair. Multiple research studies and thousands of procedures have been performed nationwide since its’ inception.
Is All PRP the Same?
At Houston Spine & Sports Medicine, we pride ourselves on being a leader in non-surgical musculoskeletal medicine in Texas. Our training and experience in PRP are exceptional. With the number of patients being treated, post-PRP rehabilitation protocol, PRP based nutrition evaluation, and advanced PRP/Ultrasound training, we are committed to providing the best non-surgical options for you and your family.
Contact us a 281-357-5454 or frontoffice@csspm.com in order to schedule your appointment for PRP treatment today. Houston Spine & Sports Medicine is conveniently located in The Woodlands, TX, and is easily accessible from the surrounding communities of Houston, Tomball, Spring, Magnolia, Kingwood, and Conroe.
PRP Process
PRP Process