PRP therapy offers a promising solution to accelerate healing of tendon injuries
and osteoarthritis naturally without subjecting the patient to significant risk.
PRP is an emerging treatment in a new health sector known as "Orthobiologics."
The philosophy is to merge cutting edge technology with the body's natural ability
to heal itself.
Blood is made of RBC (Red Blood Cells), WBC (White Blood Cells), Plasma, and Platelets.
When in their resting state, platelets look like sea sponges and when activated form branches.
Platelets were initially known to be responsible for blood clotting. In the last 20 years we have
learned that when activated in the body, platelets release healing proteins called growth factors.
There are many growth factors with varying responsibilities, however cumulatively they accelerate
tissue and wound healing. Therefore after increasing the baseline concentration of these platelets,
we are able to deliver a powerful cocktail of growth factors that can dramatically enhance tissue recovery.
We are happy to discuss the benefits of PRP therapy with you. Ask to speak with one of our physicians about it.
PRP History and Current Studies
PRP was initially used over 20 years ago in the Dental community to enhance wound healing in
cancer patients with jaw reconstruction. Soon afterwards its applications extended across many
fields of medicine from cardiovascular surgery to orthopaedics. Multiple studies are underway
to help further refine the treatment and demonstrate its efficacy.
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