{"id":1047,"date":"2013-05-21T11:36:26","date_gmt":"2013-05-21T11:36:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stemcelltherapyincalifornia.com\/?page_id=1047"},"modified":"2018-04-30T00:11:47","modified_gmt":"2018-04-30T00:11:47","slug":"platelet-rich-plasma-prp-therapy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/r3stemcell.com\/tampa-fl\/regenerative-medicine\/stem-cell-treatments\/platelet-rich-plasma-prp-therapy\/","title":{"rendered":"Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy"},"content":{"rendered":"

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FAQs on Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy with R3 Stem Cell Centers<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Platelet-rich plasma therapy (PRP) is used for the treatment of many sports-related injuries and musculoskeletal conditions. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

This involves administration of PRP to help heal muscles, tendons and ligaments in Tampa.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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\n\n\t \n How is PRP collected? <\/span>\n<\/span>\n\n \n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/h4>\n
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\n [vc_column_text]PRP involves collecting 30-60 milliliters of the patient’s blood. The sample is then placed in a centrifuge to separate the platelet-rich plasma from other blood components.<\/strong><\/span>[\/vc_column_text] <\/div>\n<\/div>

\n\n\t \n How is the PRP injection done? <\/span>\n<\/span>\n\n \n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/h4>\n
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\n [vc_column_text]The doctor will clean the area with an antiseptic. A hollow needle is inserted into the treatment site, and the PRP is injected. Real-time x-ray (fluoroscopy) is used to assure correct needle placement.<\/strong><\/span>[\/vc_column_text] <\/div>\n<\/div>

\n\n\t \n How does PRP work? <\/span>\n<\/span>\n\n \n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/h4>\n
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\n [vc_column_text]The platelet-rich plasma contains growth factors secreted by platelets. These growth factors stimulate tissue recovery by enhancing tendon stem cell proliferation, increasing collagen production, and motivating gene and protein expression.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Growth factors also stimulate blood flow, causing cartilage to become more resilient and firm. In addition, PRP activates tenocytes, which are cells that produce collagen. The collagen then repairs ligaments, tendons, muscle, and cartilage.<\/strong><\/span>[\/vc_column_text] <\/div>\n<\/div>

\n\n\t \n Do I notice immediate results after PRP therapy? <\/span>\n<\/span>\n\n \n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/h4>\n
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\n [vc_column_text]You may notice increased pain in the first 2-3 days after the PRP injection. In addition, you will gain increased strength and endurance, which increases gradually. Over time, you will have more functional mobility and ability, with patients reporting improvement over the course of 3-9 months following the injection. According to ultrasound or MRI images, patients had noticeable improved tissue repair after 12 months, which supports proof of healing.<\/strong><\/span>[\/vc_column_text] <\/div>\n<\/div>

\n\n\t \n What injuries respond to PRP therapy? <\/span>\n<\/span>\n\n \n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/h4>\n
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\n [vc_column_text]\"PRP<\/a>The following injuries are treated with PRP therapy:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n