Injuries to tendons are difficult and slow to heal due to the limited blood flow to tough, fibrous tendon tissue. Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy provides a new way to treat tendon injuries. PRP injections can also be used for patients with osteoarthritis and other chronic conditions such as:
Using the patient’s own blood, our nonsurgical orthopedic specialists can provide ultrasound-guided injections of concentrated PRP to the injured area of the body to speed healing. Injections can be given in the following areas, including the:
Any patient with a tendon injury or arthritis who has not responded to other therapies may wish to consider PRP therapy because it offers a safe, minimally invasive and low-risk alternative to surgery.
Patients with metastatic disease or tumors (cancer), active infections, a low platelet count or who are pregnant and/or are breastfeeding should check with their doctor before undergoing PRP therapy.
