Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)
PRP injections are commonly used to reallocate nutrients in your body to help create a better environment for arthritic joints and inflamed tendons. The PRP we perform in our office does not incorporate any additives.
What is PRP?
Platelet rich plasma is made from your own blood. Platelets are the cells in your blood that help with healing, and PRP is a concentrated portion of your plasma that is rich in them. Because it comes from your own body, it is called an autologous treatment.
How it is prepared
PRP is prepared in our office during your visit. A small sample of blood is drawn from your arm and placed in a centrifuge, which spins it to separate the platelet rich plasma from the rest of the blood. The PRP is then injected into the affected joint or tendon. Nothing is added to it.
Who it may help
PRP is commonly used for arthritic joints and for inflamed or irritated tendons. Dr. Conner will talk with you about whether PRP is a good option for your condition and how it compares with other injections.
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