PRP Treatment in Kennewick, WA
What is PRP?
PRP (platelet-rich plasma) injections are a form of regenerative medicine. It, like stem cell injections, harnesses and amplifies the body’s natural ability to heal and grow.
Plasma is the liquid portion of whole blood. It contains mostly water and some proteins. It provides the medium for blood cells to travel through the body.
Platelets are a special kind of blood cell called thrombocytes. They help the blood clot and heal when necessary.
What are PRP injections?
These injections uses a concentration of the body’s own platelets to induce and accelerate healing.
Tubes of the patients blood is extracted and ran through a centrifuge to separate the red blood cells from the platelets and plasma. The platelets can then be collected and injected directly into the injured or damaged tissue.
What can they be used to treat?
PRP injections can be used to treat a host of medical ailments. Although this list is not comprehensive, some conditions include:
- Rotator Cuff Tears
- Achilles Tendon Ruptures
- Tendonitis
- Tendinosis Conditions
- Other Soft Tissue Injuries
- Rotator Cuff Tears
- Achilles Tendon Ruptures
- Tendonitis
- Tendinosis Conditions
- Other Soft Tissue Injuries
The Benefits of PRP
PRP injections are a cutting edge treatment. Although there are many benefits yet to be discovered, some of the known benefits include:
- Enhanced healing process
- Reduced need for anti-inflammatory medications
- Repair damaged ligaments
- No rejection risk
- Pain relief
- Reduces swelling and discomfort
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