PRP Therapy
Platelet-rich plasma therapy (PRP) is a revolutionary, non-operative treatment that supports healing by using a patient’s own blood.

PRP Therapy (Platelet-Rich Plasma)

Platelet-rich plasma therapy (PRP) is a revolutionary, non-operative treatment that supports healing by using a patient’s own blood.

Blood is mainly a liquid (called plasma) and contains small, solid components including red cells, white cells and platelets. Platelets are most known for their importance in clotting blood, but they also contain hundreds of proteins called growth factors.

These growth factors are important for stimulating healing and encourage other cells in the body to migrate toward the injured area. PRP therapy is most often used to support healing from orthopedic injuries.

Platelet Procedures Help

Tendinitis
Partial tendon tears
Ligament injuries
Osteoarthritis

How Does Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy Work?

Platelet-rich plasma therapy (PRP) refers to a concentration of platelets created from a patient’s blood sample. The procedure begins with the collection of 30-60 milliliters of the patient’s own blood, usually drawn from the arm. The blood sample is then placed in a centrifuge to separate the platelet-rich plasma from the other components. The concentrated platelets are then injected into the patient’s site of the injury, using ultrasound guidance for precision.

how prp therapy helps

PRP therapy ultimately helps repair injured tendons, ligaments, cartilage and muscles. The procedure may be temporarily painful due to the injections, but side effects are usually uncommon since the contents of the injection are from the patient’s own blood.

The growth factors in plasma stimulate tissue recovery by:

Enhancing collagen production
Increasing tendon stem cell production
Activating tendon cells to produce collagen
Stimulating blood flow
Making cartilage more firm and resilient

precise ultrasound guided injections

Renovo’s injection treatments are effective for joint, tendon, ligament, and muscle injuries. Using ultrasound guided injections we can precisely target your problem area.

about

Dr. Darling is a triple board certified physician, certified in Sports Medicine (a fellowship sub-specialty) and certified by the American Board of Venous & Lymphatic Medicine. With a longstanding background in ultrasound uniquely qualifying him in interventional orthopedics/ultrasound guided injections.

Certified Interventional Sports Medicine

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