Development of the PRP Process. The process was first used with elite athletes and showed promising results. It is also frequently used by cutting edge medical centers to speed up healing and rehabilitation in their patients. Injuries that resulted in damage to bones and cartilage, as well as to soft tissue, can be healed and regenerated faster by PRP.

How Treatment Is Given. This procedure is offered in an outpatient situation, and generally only takes a couple of hours. Only local anesthesia is used with the injection, removing the need for prolonged stays. Over a period of time, more than one injection may be needed, but many people only need one or two injections – depending on the severity of the injury.

If the injection is going to be given in or near the spinal column, special tools will be necessary to provide safety. This may include x-rays or a fluoroscope, and ultrasound may be used in other areas. The risk of an allergic reaction or of infection is very low.

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