Many famous athletes — Tiger Woods, tennis star Rafael Nadal, and several others — have received PRP for various problems, such as sprained knees and chronic tendon injuries. These types of conditions have typically been treated with medications, physical therapy, or even surgery. Some athletes have credited PRP with their being able to return more quickly to competition.What Is Platelet-rich Plasma (PRP)?The platelets contain hundreds of proteins called growth factors which are very important in the healing of injuriesPRP is plasma with many more platelets than what is typically found in blood. The concentration of platelets — and, thereby, the concentration of growth factors — can be 5 to 10 times greater (or richer) than usual.To develop a PRP preparation, blood must first be drawn from a patient. The platelets are separated from other blood cells and their concentration is increased during a process called centrifugation. Then the increased concentration of platelets is combined with the remaining bloodHow Does PRP Work?Laboratory studies have shown that the increased concentration of growth factors in PRP speeds up the healing process.What Conditions are Treated with PRP?Knee ArthritisInitial success is seen in the effectiveness of PRP in the treatment of the arthritic knee.Chronic Tendon InjuriesAccording to the research studies currently reported, PRP is most effective in the treatment of chronic tendon injuries, especially tennis elbow, a very common injury of the tendons on the outside of the elbow.The use of PRP for other chronic tendon injuries — such as chronic Achilles tendonitis or inflammation of the patellar tendon at the knee (jumper's knee) is promising.Acute Ligament and Muscle InjuriesPRP has been used to treat professional athletes with common sports injuries like pulled hamstring muscles in the thigh and knee sprains.SurgeryMore recently, PRP has been used during certain types of surgery to help tissues heal. It was first seen to be beneficial in shoulder surgery to repair torn rotator cuff tendons. Surgery to repair torn knee ligaments, especially the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is another area where PRP has been applied.ABOUT USWe always cater to provide compassionate and inexpensive healthcare services, with a talented team of doctors, and ultra-modern technology, ensuring a speedy recovery. In short, we are well aware of the protocols to be followed in such critical situations ans thus we indulge ourselves dedicatedly in the treatment of those who approach us with tender care.
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