There are many variables in a platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment plan, including patient characteristics such as platelet concentration and white blood cell count, and injection additives.
Regenerative Medicine
Please see the index below for a list of all our articles on Regenerative Medicine.
If you are new to the subject, we recommend starting with: Regenerative Medicine for Sports Injuries
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Are PRP Injections Effective?
There is a growing body of research that suggests platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection therapy may be a valuable treatment option for tendon injury, but the effectiveness is still being studied.
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Choosing a PRP Therapy Doctor
Learn the questions patients may want to ask physicians when trying to decide if platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy, and that physician, is right for them.
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Does Stem Cell Therapy Work?
There is no unanimous conclusion concerning the efficacy of stem cell therapy for sports injuries. While some medical professionals list the therapy among effective treatments, others state the therapy works no better than a placebo.
More studies are needed to know the full scope of the risks; however, stem cell therapy is considered a safe practice, carrying the same risks as other injection procedures.
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection therapy is performed as an outpatient procedure, and patients can typically return to work the following day.
While there is no surefire way to treat damaged tendons, a low-risk treatment option such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy may carry some advantages.
Platelet-rich plasma injection therapy may help damaged or injured tendons that have not responded to rest and physical therapy.
When a sports injury is unlikely to heal with traditional nonsurgical treatments, such as rest and physical therapy, a doctor may recommend a regenerative medicine treatment.
Although stem cell therapy is not a standard treatment for sports injuries, the therapy is increasing in popularity among medical professionals.
