Platelet Rich Plasma Injections

Advanced non-surgical osteoarthritis pain relief can be delivered via PRP therapy, or platelet-rich plasma therapy. This procedure relieves pain and promotes long-lasting healing of musculoskeletal conditions, such as osteoarthritis of the knee and athletic injuries. PRP therapy’s natural healing process magnifies the body’s efforts by delivering a higher concentration of platelets through a simple injection.

PRP therapy is associated with reduction in pain and faster healing, and it has lower risks and lower costs than surgery. Because your own blood is used, there is no risk of transmitting an infection and a very low risk of allergic reaction.

What You Need to Know:

• PRP injections are performed in the office and take very little time. The procedure takes under an hour, including preparation and recovery time. In fact, most people return to their jobs or usual activities right after the procedure.
• A blood sample is drawn and processed in the lab to separate the platelets and plasma from other components in the blood. The concentrated platelet-rich plasma (PRP injection) is prepared and administered near the injury or source of pain.
• Up to four injections may be given within a 3-month time frame, usually performed two to three weeks apart. For more severe arthritis, the injections may be given once per week. You may, however, gain considerable to complete relief after the first or second injection.

Studies have shown PRP therapy to be effective at relieving pain and returning patients to their normal activities and daily lives. Both ultrasound and MRI images have shown definitive tissue repair after PRP therapy, confirming the healing process. The need for surgery can also be greatly reduced by treating injured tissues before the damage progresses and the condition is irreversible.

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is a cutting-edge procedure that is revolutionizing the field of orthopedic medicine. The highly qualified orthopedic specialists at Knee MD & Sports Medicine perform this procedure at our offices in Southlake and Fort Worth, Texas.

To schedule an appointment, call our Dallas office at 972.392.3330 or use our Online Appointment Request Form today. Our patients come to us from Richardson, Garland, Dallas, Fort Worth and Plano.