Medical advancement seems to grow and evolve every more each day. Things that we are able to understand today, and how we are able to implement new technology to better grasp the complexity of science had not even begun to resemble what we had imagined a few decades ago. In some of those recent finding, professionals have started to learn that the body actually has the ability to heal itself. Think of when you receive a papercut. That injury begins to heal back through new skin growth.
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy applies this form of regenerative medicine that is able to amplify the body’s natural growth elements to heal tissue. Plasma is made up by the liquid portions of our blood through large portions of water and protein. It is what provides transportation to all of the red and white blood cells and platelets that circulate throughout the body. Platelets are also known as thrombocytes, are blood cells as well. These can cause blood clots which is a vital component and role in growth and the body’s natural healing course.
Through the process of PRP, or platelet-rich plasma therapy, a patient is injected with a concentrate of their own platelets to help accelerate the healing of ligaments, muscles, tendons and joints that have been injured. By extracting a few tubes of the patient’s blood, it is then run through a sort of filtration system to separate the platelets from the remainder of your blood. Using these injections with your specific blood and platelets helps to improve the musculoskeletal problems.
Once run through a centrifuge, and in a more condensed form, the platelets are then released back into you through the injured and/ or diseased tissue. They will then begin to discharge growth factors, stimulating and increasing the amount of reparative cells that your body already naturally produces.
PRP has been proven to significantly increase the healing process, improve major function, and reduce pain. Platelet-rich therapy has been known to work for:
· Rotator cuff tears
· Achilles tendon ruptures
· Soft-tissue injuries
· Tendonitis / chronic tendonitis
· Tennis elbow
· Golfer’s elbow
· Torn tendons
· Muscle injuries
· Joint pain
· Arthritis related pain
Since platelet-rich plasma therapy works amazing in so many different aspects, doctors have also found other uses for this regenerative material as well in the form of cosmetic procedures. By using PRP to help renew and regrow injured and damaged cells, doctors have found that they are useful in the reduction wrinkles and even hair loss.
These injections can help to eliminate the dependence on stronger medications such as anti-inflammatories and opioids. Because it is harvested from your own body, the risk of side effects are very low. Your body will typically not react badly or reject anything that itself produced. If you are interested in learning more about platelet-rich plasma therapy and wish to schedule a consultation, reach out to Whole Family Healthcare today! Our team of experts is ready to help you create a more balanced life.
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