Platelet Rich Plasma

A facet of regenerative medicine, platelet-rich plasma is a way of essentially harnessing the body’s own healing power and directing it at a particular area of concern. It is typically delivered via injection into damaged joints, tendons or other tissue; sometimes these injections are done via ultrasound guidance. 

The process involves collecting blood from the patient and processing it with a special centrifuge. The platelet-rich plasma is collected into a separate syringe and aliquoted into individual doses, so treatments can be given over time. 

Platelet-rich plasma has been proven to speed healing, decrease pain and improve function in a variety of conditions, even in humans!