Regenerative Medicine
PRP
What is a PRP injection?
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is produced from a person’s own blood. It is a concentration of one type of blood cell (platelets), which is critical for blood clotting. This concentration is injected to an injured or diseased part of a person’s body to accelerate the healing of damaged tendons, ligaments, muscles, bones and joints. A key advantage of PRP injections is that they can reduce the need for opioids, or even over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medications. In fact, use of anti-inflammatories should usually be ceased at the time of PRP treatment, because the platelet-rich plasma optimizes the initial inflammatory response involved with healing.
Stem Cell Injections
Choose stem cell injection before surgery!
Stem cell injections are used to treat orthopedic conditions, like arthritis, tendon issues, and cartilage damage. The cells are injected into the damaged area Stem cell injections can reduce inflammation and pain. They can improve function and help tissue heal and regrow.
- Sport injuries
- Work injuries
- Personal
- Pain management
Sources:
https://www.hss.edu/condition-list_injections.asp
https://www.hss.edu/opioid-crisis-education-for-patients.asp
https://www.hss.edu/condition-list_nsaids.asp