Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) in Parker CO

PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) is a regenerative technique used to treat various conditions, such as ligament or tendon injuries, or osteoarthritis by using the healing properties of platelets derived from the patient's own blood.

Platelets play a crucial role in clotting and tissue repair because they are one of the ‘first responders’ in tissue injury and contain growth factors that stimulate cell growth, tissue regeneration, and reduce inflammation.

During the procedure, PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) is created by drawing a patient's blood and separating the platelets from other blood components using a centrifuge which is then injected into a targeted area of injury or degeneration under ultrasound guidance. To learn more, contact our Parker CO chiropractic clinic today.

POTENTIAL BENEFITS OF PRP
Accelerated healing, pain reduction, improved function, and reducing the need for surgery or reducing the reliance on pain medication.

POTENTIAL SIDE EFFECTS OF PRP
PRP is minimally invasive and rarely causes side effects. Because PRP is autologous, meaning it comes directly from your own body, it reduces the risk of allergic reaction that can come from other types of injections. However, there are risks from the injection, including but not limited to:

• infection
• nerve or blood vessel injuries
• bleeding into the joint(s)
• pain at the injection site
• tissue damage

How effective is PRP In Parker CO?

Every patient is different, but doctors believe PRP may promote a longer-lasting recovery from an injury than some other treatments. Some patients report that their pain improved in four to six weeks, other patients report that their condition continued to improve slowly for up to a year. On the average patients notice a difference in 10-12 weeks.

It’s worth noting that PRP treatments will have varying levels of success with different patients.

WHAT IS THE RECOVERY TIME FOLLOWING PRP?
Down time is minimal for PRP. Most patients can resume normal activities in a few days.

Who is a good candidate for PRP?

• Athletes or active individuals with soft tissue injuries
• Patients with arthritis looking to reduce pain and improve joint function
• Patients with chronic pain in areas like the shoulder, hip, knee or lower back.
• Patients recovering from surgery who want to accelerate and support the healing process in tendons or muscles.

PLATELET-RICH PLASMA INJECTIONS MAY NOT BE APPROPRIATE FOR:

• Patients who have a medical condition that could worsen or spread with injections, such as an active infection or cancer.
• Patients with blood or platelet disorders (ex: hemophilia or thrombocytopenia)
• Patients undergoing anticoagulation therapy (and cannot temporarily suspend treatment)
• Patients who are anemic
• Patients who are pregnant
• Certain medications need to be avoided prior to PRP injection(s)