03 Feb How Does Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy Work
It might have taken a while, but the medical world is beginning to recognize the body’s ability to heal itself. In line with this, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy has continued to gain traction in using the body’s blood cells to heal specific areas.
This regenerative treatment harnesses the body’s healing abilities and turns up the natural growth factor used by the body in healing itself.
WHAT IS PLATELET-RICH PLASMA THERAPY
For starters, plasma is a portion of blood primarily made up of water and proteins. A portion of blood also contains red and white blood cells circulate in the body. A third blood cell, platelets, which foster blood clots and other relevant healing activities, can also be found in plasma.
Having said that, the tag “platelet-rich plasma” starts to make a lot more sense. PRP therapy uses injections filled with a concentration of a patient’s platelet to quicken the patient’s healing process. PRP therapy is mainly used for musculoskeletal injuries, including muscles, tendons, joints, and ligaments.
The process of PRP therapy depends majorly on the treatment. For musculoskeletal injuries, the doctor injects the PRP into specific locations based on the exact extent and nature of the damage. Another critical aspect of this treatment is ensuring the PRP is delivered to the actual location of the injury.
Thus, real-time ultrasonic or fluoroscopic imagery is used to see inside the body for a more precise administration.
WHAT CONDITIONS DO PLATELET-RICH PLASMA THERAPY TREATMENT
As we stated before, PRP therapy is mostly used for musculoskeletal injuries. This is because such damages are much more common, resulting primarily from sport-related accidents.
For instance, ligament injuries such as the ACL take a long time to heal. However, adding PRP to the affected area quickens the healing process and reduces pain. There are also other ranges of conditions that PRP therapy is effective in treating.
OSTEOARTHRITIS
Osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage that cushions the ends of bones in your joints gradually deteriorates. As of now, there are indications that PRP injections could be an effective treatment for osteoarthritis pain and rigidity by regulating the joints and reducing inflammation.
SKIN REJUVENATION
Early studies have pitted PRP therapy as an effective anti-aging treatment. However, there is minimal evidence to support claims that PRP treatment reduces wrinkles, pigmented spots, and other signs of aging.
HAIR LOSS
PRP therapy has been tried and tested in treating occurrences of hair loss, especially in men. Not only does it prevent hair loss, but it also fosters new hair growth. Hair transplant patients also engage in PRP therapy to help quicken hair growth.
POST-SURGICAL HEALING
Injuries requiring surgery usually require very significant recovery periods. However, doctors use PRP therapy to fast-track the healing process after surgery. This applies to most surgeries, from plastic surgeries to musculoskeletal operations.
Platelet-rich plasma injections are an emerging treatment that has been proven effective in relieving symptoms of different physical injuries and conditions. As such, R3 Stem Cell now offers patients the opportunity to engage in platelet-rich plasma therapy to treat all lingering injuries and conditions. Begin the first step on your road to recovery, and contact us today.
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