Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy
Overview
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy is a regenerative medicine treatment that uses a patient's own blood components to accelerate healing of injured tendons, ligaments, muscles, and joints.
How It Works
- Blood Collection — A small sample of venous blood is drawn
- Centrifugation — Blood is processed to concentrate platelets
- PRP Preparation — Platelet-rich fraction is isolated
- Injection — Concentrated PRP is injected at the injury site under ultrasound guidance
Clinical Applications
| Condition | Evidence Level | Response Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Knee osteoarthritis | Strong | 70-80% |
| Tennis elbow | Moderate | 60-75% |
| Rotator cuff tears | Moderate | 65-70% |
| Achilles tendinopathy | Emerging | 55-65% |
| Hair loss (alopecia) | Moderate | 60-70% |
Advantages
- Autologous — Uses patient's own blood (minimal rejection risk)
- Minimally invasive — Office-based procedure
- Low complication rate — Fewer side effects than corticosteroids
- Regenerative — Promotes actual tissue healing vs. symptom masking
PRP therapy harnesses the body's natural healing mechanisms by delivering a supraphysiological concentration of growth factors directly to the site of injury.
Post-Treatment Protocol
- Rest the treated area for 48-72 hours
- Avoid NSAIDs for 1-2 weeks (they inhibit platelet function)
- Gradual return to activity over 4-6 weeks
- Full benefits typically seen at 3-6 months
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