PRP Procedure – An Alternative Treatment Option for Patients with Musculoskeletal Conditions in Tampa, Clearwater, St. Petersburg & the Surrounding FL Areas

PRP ProcedureA PRP procedure, or platelet rich plasma, can sometimes promote healing in patients who have sports injuries or other musculoskeletal conditions – without the need for highly invasive surgery. The Board-certified physicians at Tampa Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Group, the area’s first orthopaedic center and sports injury clinic, offer regenerative medicine and PRP procedure options to facilitate bone and soft tissue repair. Dr. Daniel Murphy and Dr. Arnold Ramirez are well respected throughout the community and proudly treat patients from Tampa, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, and other nearby FL areas.

So, what does a PRP procedure entail? This relatively quick and painless therapy is performed at our comfortable clinic in Tampa, Florida. First, a sample of a patient’s own blood is processed in a centrifuge, which is a tool that can separate the components of the blood. The platelets and liquid plasma contain a high concentration of growth factors and cellular signaling factors that are essential to the healing process. After being isolated and processed, the platelet rich plasma is then delivered through a series of injections into an injured area, such as a tendon or ligament. Over time, a PRP procedure can help decrease inflammation and pain to enhance mobility and range of motion.

A PRP procedure can be used to treat a wide range of conditions, including:

  • Acute and chronic tendon issues
  • Injuries to ligaments and muscles
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Rotator cuff tears
  • Medial collateral ligament (MCL) injuries

Because the goal of PRP is to capitalize on the body’s natural, initial inflammatory response to healing, a patient is usually advised to stop taking anti-inflammatory medications prior to receiving treatment. To further accelerate the healing process, a PRP procedure can be performed in conjunction with stem cell therapy.

To schedule a consultation with Dr. Murphy or Dr. Ramirez to discuss nonsurgical options for the treatment of joint degeneration and chronic pain, patients throughout Tampa, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, and the surrounding FL communities can contact Tampa Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Group today.