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For more than a decade, researchers have experimented with using growth
factors from special blood cells called platelets to improve the healing
process. This non-surgical treatment called Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) uses
the patient’s own blood to help expedite healing. There have been several
studies that have shown good results using these factors, derived from a
patient’s own blood platelets, to speed-up recovery from muscle, tendon and
ligament injuries. PRP is now widely accepted as a treatment option for many
orthopaedic conditions and has gained international acceptance amongst
physicians of professional, collegiate and high school athletes, as well as
non-athletes.
Years ago, Tri-State Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine was selected to be
one of the first practices in Pennsylvania to provide PRP treatments in the
office setting. PRP is a concentration of platelets and beneficial growth
factors created from a small amount of your own blood. When injected into
the injured area, increased levels of growth factors aim to improve the
movement of cells to the injury site to control inflammation and to optimize
and accelerate healing.
Since 2009, Tri-State Orthopaedics has offered PRP injections to select
patients and athletes. Though we’ve had great results, PRP may not be
appropriate for all patients, injuries and orthopaedic conditions. An office
exam and consultation with one of our orthopaedic physicians, specifically
trained in PRP injection therapy, would be required to determine if you
might benefit from this treatment.
If you are a candidate for PRP injections, the process is easy and
relatively painless. First, a simple blood draw from your arm using a
specifically designed PRP syringe is performed in our office. Next, the
blood is placed into a filtration machine called a centrifuge, which spins
to separate the platelet-rich plasma from the rest of the blood. The clear
plasma contains the healing factors. This conditioned platelet-rich plasma
is then carefully injected by the physician directly into the site of
muscle, tendon, ligament or joint injury. Some patients may require more
than one injection.
To learn more or schedule an appointment for an PRP evaluation with one of
our physician specialists, please contact our Tri-State Orthopaedics office
at (412) 369-4000 Ext 340 or email tsoemail@tristateortho.com.
Note:
The office visit consultation is typically covered by insurance.
However, the PRP injection treatments are not covered by insurance. While
PRP treatments have been around for many years, most insurance companies do
not currently cover this treatment. Therefore, pre-payment is required
(cash, check or credit card) prior to receiving your first injection.
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