PRP (platelet-rich plasma) therapy is an exciting new treatment that uses a patient’s own platelets to help with advanced healing for several injuries and conditions, including the following:
- Nerve injuries
- Tendinitis
- Osteoarthritis
- Cardiac muscle damage
- Orthopedic surgery and bone repair
- Oral surgery
- Plastic surgery
PRP Therapy in Beverly Hills
Human blood consists of several components (plasma, red and white blood cells, and platelets). When a patient undergoes PRP therapy, a blood sample is taken and run through a centrifuge to separate the particles. This concentrated dose of platelet-rich plasma is eventually injected into a patient’s injured muscle or tissue. Due to human growth factors this plasma can enhance the healing properties of the injury.
An orthopedic surgeon like Dr. Eric Millstein administers PRP therapy in Beverly Hills to patients suffering from recurring ACL tears or progressive joint deterioration as a result of osteoarthritis. In fact, many people may have become familiar with the PRP therapy in recent years through its growing popularity among professional athletes facing debilitating and potentially career-ending injuries.Some of the celebrity athletes and professional sports players who have received PRP therapy in the past include:
Some of the celebrity athletes and professional sports players who have received PRP therapy in the past include:
- Tiger Woods
- Raphael Nadal
- Chris Davis
- Zach Britton
- Dylan Bundy
- CC Sabathia
The typical injection sites for platelet rich plasma therapy include:
- Muscles
- Tendons
- Joints
- Bones
- Cartilage
- Ligaments
In some cases, patients can still expect to undergo a course of rest, stretching, strength training and physical therapy after PRP therapy as with traditional and more conservative treatments for bone and joint injuries. However, given the decreased likelihood of adverse or negative reactions due to the fact that the treatment is derived from the patient’s own blood, the recovery time and benefits of PRP therapy are more promising than alternative treatments.
Next, read about PRP for arthritis.
