What Type of Conditions Can be Treated with PRP Injections?

PRP therapy is a non-surgical, minimally invasive treatment option that uses the body’s natural healing processes to treat a variety of conditions. The treatment involves drawing a small amount of blood from the patient, processing the blood to separate the platelets, and then injecting the concentrated platelets into the injured or damaged tissue.

The platelets contain growth factors and other healing factors that stimulate tissue regeneration, reduce inflammation, and promote healing.

Here are some of the most common conditions that can be treated with PRP injections:

• Osteoarthritis: PRP injections have been shown to be effective in treating osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease that affects millions of people worldwide. PRP injections can reduce pain and inflammation and promote healing of damaged cartilage.
• Tendinitis: Tendinitis is a condition that occurs when the tendons become inflamed or damaged. PRP injections can help reduce inflammation and promote healing of damaged tendons, including those in the elbow, shoulder, and Achilles tendon.
• Ligament Injuries: PRP injections can also be used to treat ligament injuries, such as sprains and strains. The injections can help reduce pain and inflammation and promote healing of damaged ligaments.
• Muscle Injuries: PRP injections can also be used to treat muscle injuries, such as strains and tears. Injections can help reduce pain and inflammation and promote healing of damaged muscle tissue.
• Rotator Cuff Injuries: The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint. PRP injections can be used to treat rotator cuff injuries, including tears and inflammation.
• Knee Injuries: PRP injections can also be used to treat knee injuries, such as meniscus tears and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. The injections can help reduce pain and inflammation and promote healing of damaged tissue.
• Tennis Elbow: Tennis elbow is a condition that occurs when the tendons in the elbow become inflamed or damaged. PRP injections can be used to treat tennis elbow and reduce pain and inflammation.
• Plantar Fasciitis: Plantar fasciitis is a condition that occurs when the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot, becomes inflamed or damaged. PRP injections can help reduce pain and inflammation and promote healing of the damaged tissue.
• Hair Loss: PRP injections can also be used to treat hair loss. The injections can stimulate hair growth and improve the thickness and density of hair.

PRP therapy is an effective and innovative treatment option for a variety of conditions. The treatment is minimally invasive, non-surgical, and uses the body’s own healing processes to promote tissue regeneration and reduce inflammation.

If you’re considering PRP therapy call Campbell Health Center at (832) 402-6911 to schedule a consultation.