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PRP Therapy for a Faster Recovery

You may have heard of professional athletes being treated for their injuries with platelet-rich plasma therapy, or PRP therapy. This innovative treatment can benefit people of almost any age, and is now available at Southern California Orthopedic Institute (SCOI). Is it right for you and your injury?

PRP therapy can be used to speed up the recovery process for a number of acute injuries, including sprained ankles or knees. Platelets are very important during recovery because they contain growth factors, which aid in the repair and regeneration of injured tissues.

Dr. Andrew M. Blecher, a primary care sports medicine specialist at SCOI, says, “Blood flow is extremely important when recovering from an injury. The better the blood flow and the more platelets there are at the site of an injury, the quicker the recovery time will be.”

So how is it done? First, a sample of the patient’s blood is taken. That blood is then put into a centrifuge which separates out the platelet-rich plasma. Then the plasma, with its high concentration of platelets, is injected directly into the tissues at the site of the injury, which can then speed up the recovery process.

“This type of treatment can work for chronic injuries as well,” noted Blecher. “Patients who have had little or no luck with other treatments for conditions such as plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow, or rotator cuff tears now have an alternative option.”

To find out more about PRP therapy and its benefits, make an appointment today with one of the specialists at SCOI by calling (877) 933-3387.

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