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Injections: Platelet Rich Plasma PRP

NOT currently available: at present medical governing body has placed a ban on the use of PRP.

Platelet rich plasma (PRP) is a process that encourages healing by adding nutrients to ligaments, tendons and joints.

There is growing evidence to support its use in OA knees and hips!
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Overview of Platelet Rich Plasma

What is PRP

Platelet rich plasma (PRP) is a process that encourages healing. By extracting Growth Platelet's from an individuals own blood, we can then inject the solution into areas of tissue damage.

Why does this help

Not all body tissues have a good blood supply. Ligaments and tendons in particular have limited access to essential nutrients within the blood and therefore healing is often a slow process.
By extracting PRP and then injecting these growth factors into these damaged areas, it is possible to speed up the process.

Do they work

PRP and Platelet Poor Plasma (PPP) is now showing evidence as a long term treatment for joint degeneration and the management of symptoms caused by Osteoarthritis.

For more information please read the PRP blog in the section Latest News.

For a complete overview of the process and best practice please review the article written by Arthritis Health.

It is used to speed up the repair of tendon and ligament injury's in elite athletes; but now also to help maintain healthy joints.

All injections at the Injection-Clinic are guided

Guided injections ensure the medication is administered directly at the target tissues. This can be inside a joint or within fluid sacs such as bursa. Sometimes guided injections are used to dilate specific tissues and /or separate one layer of tissue away from another. These are referred to as high volume injections.

When to use the medication

If you are suffering with long term ligament or tendon problems which simply won't resolve, then PRP is a viable treatment option.

You still need to exercise correctly, but optimising joint chemistry with the addition of Growth Factors contained within the PRP can boost the repair process.

Side effects

There are no reported side effects with Platelet Rich Plasma PRP.

The only risk is the injection process itself. This is performed with single use sterile equipment and therefore risk of complication is very low.

Please note the process involves taking blood. After extraction and preparation, the PRP solution is injected under guidance into the target tissue. Soreness at the injection site can occur.

How long do they last?

Platelet Rich Plasma injections aim to boost the repair process. The result is not governed by how long the PRP solution stays around the tendon or joint, but what it promotes once administered.

The aim is to stimulate the body's repair mechanism and speed up tissue repair. A normal repair for a tendon will take months to complete; but if the repair is taking longer then PRP gives the tissue a boost.

The Injection-clinic has many long term satisfied PRP customers. 

How much do they cost?

The price of a guided Platelet Rich Plasma injection is £200.

All injections are administered to either new or follow up patients. These appointments are £90 and £60.

Total cost for a new patient requiring a PRP injection is therefore £290.

Follow up appointments are £260. Standard practice includes up to three injections at 2 week intervals.
The total cost, if this is required is £810. Discounts available if more than one joint is injected; for example both knees.

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