Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections are growing in popularity for treating a range of conditions, particularly sports injuries. This treatment uses the patient’s own blood cells to enhance the healing process in specific areas of the body.

Donna Remmes is a nurse practitioner that will be joining the team to do PRP injections

MEDICAL EDUCATION

Univ Of Mass, Nurs Prac Prog, Boston, 1994
Regis College, Nursing Program, Weston, 2020
Univ MassAmherst, Sch Of Nurs, Amherst, 1989

Stem cell therapy on a patient’s knee. Treating knee pain with platelet-rich plasma injection. Treatment of arthritis and osteoarthritis.

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Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy can aid in wound healing from trauma and joint injuries. It is also effective in treating male pattern baldness, promoting hair growth after transplants, and enhancing the results of cosmetic procedures.
PRP’s effects are typically visible after a few weeks for joint injections and about six months for scalp treatments. However, the results are not permanent, and follow-up injections may be needed.
Since the treatment uses the patient’s own tissues, PRP is considered safe and can be performed alone or combined with other procedures.

What is Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)?

PRP is made from two parts of your blood: plasma (the liquid part) and platelets (cells that help with healing). Platelets are known for helping blood clot, but they also have proteins called growth factors that help repair tissues. PRP has more platelets than regular blood.

To make PRP, doctors take a sample of your blood and spin it in a machine called a centrifuge. This separates the platelets and concentrates them in the plasma.

What is a PRP Injection?

Once PRP is prepared, it’s injected into the area that needs healing, like an injured joint or tendon. Sometimes, doctors use ultrasound to guide the injection. The idea is to deliver more growth factors to the injury, helping it heal faster.

The exact way PRP works isn’t fully understood yet, but studies show it can speed up healing, reduce pain, and even help with hair growth.

What is PRP Treatment Used For?

PRP injections are used to treat:

Injuries to tendons, ligaments, muscles, and joints: PRP can help heal conditions like tennis elbow or jumper’s knee, making recovery faster and less painful.
Post-surgery recovery: PRP is now used after surgeries on muscles and tendons to help with healing.
Osteoarthritis: PRP may help with joint pain and stiffness by reducing inflammation, though more studies are needed.

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