A PRP procedure might provide a patient with a means to accelerate the healing process for an orthopaedic injury or condition. PRP, or platelet-rich plasma therapy, is a regenerative medicine technique in which a patient’s own blood is drawn and centrifuged. The resulting concentration of growth-factor-rich platelets, white blood cells, and stem cells is then injected into an injured area of the patient’s body to facilitate the healing of tissue. A patient who is interested in a PRP procedure can consult with Dr. Daniel Murphy and Dr. Arnold Ramirez of Tampa Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Center, where they sees patients from Tampa, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, and other nearby Florida areas.
A PRP procedure offers a patient several key advantages, which include the following:
- Due to the fact that the platelet concentrate utilized in PRP therapy is derived from a patient’s own blood, the risk of adverse effects and rejection is very low.
- Recovery is minimal; some patients experience mild soreness that can usually be managed with pain relievers.
- The high concentration of platelets used in a PRP procedure, which does not occur naturally in the human body, can potentially amplify the body’s natural healing response.
- Some patients experience a significant improvement in their symptoms and function, which can delay the need for more aggressive treatments, such as joint replacement surgery.
Many people think of a PRP procedure as something that can help professional athletes. While this is true, the use of PRP is actually much broader. Weekend warriors, collegiate competitors, active seniors, and anyone else with chronic joint pain, osteoarthritis, or joint degeneration may benefit. To learn more, please contact Tampa Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Group today. We see patients from Tampa, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, and all surrounding FL communities.
