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A high percentage of people in the world are born perfectly healthy. As we grow up and begin to age, our bones and joints begin to wear and tear. Alternatively, we get injuries that result from work and sporting activities or develop health conditions like arthritis. We have relied on traditional and surgery methods to heal injuries and manage pain in the past. Luckily today, technology has made it possible to use natural healing processes. Book an online appointment with Garen Gajian, MD, a New Brunswick PRP therapy specialist, for fast and effective pain relief.
What is Plasma-rich plasma?
Plasma is a liquid component of blood including white cells, red cells, and platelets. Platelets have a main role in clotting blood in case of an injury due to growth factors; lots of proteins that help heal injuries. Plasma-rich plasma is just normal plasma but is now enhanced with a higher concentration of platelets, usually 5 to 10 times more.
The doctor removes a blood sample from the patient, separates to get the platelets using a centrifuge, and then injects the concentrated plasma into your injured tissue. Because of the concentration of growth factors, the injected area has adequate reparative cells to regenerate and heal.
Who are the candidates for Plasma-rich plasma therapy?
Plasma-rich plasma is now a popular treatment method due to its use by athletes to speed up recovery. It is used widely to treat injuries that affect ligaments, muscles, joints, and tendons. Ligaments are the most known tissues that take long to heal, making this option the most suitable choice. PRP also treats:
- Osteoarthritis
- A wound that takes too long to heal
- Spine and back conditions
- Nerve injury and damage
What are the benefits of Plasma-rich plasma?
Hair growth: Inflammation can cause hair loss in some cases. There have been recorded successes where PRP has been used to reduce inflammation and promote hair growth.
Fast healing: Certain body organs and tissue may take longer to heal or may not heal at all. Instead of taking pain medications for months, PRP heals the tissues faster, meaning you can resume a normal routine within no time.
Reduce inflammation: Osteoarthritis causes inflammation in the affected body joints, which could be very painful to a person living with arthritis. Instead of taking oral medications to ease the pain, PRP provides a more natural treatment option.
Fewer rejections: The blood sample is harvested from the individual’s blood to get the platelets. This means that after injection, the body is less likely to reject them than in a situation where they would be outsourced.
It’s safe: PRP has become popular in the recent past but has been used in sports medicine to heal related injuries. Its healing properties were discovered in the 70s.
Plasma-rich plasma treatment takes a short time to recover, but results are seen after some time. The area affected will begin to heal slowly and will improve gradually. If you have persistent pain or injury, you should consider PRP therapy. It also heals stubborn wounds. Book an online appointment with Pain & Anesthesia Care.
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