PRP Injections
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is an injection of your own platelets and growth factors, similar to Orthobiologics treatment, extracted from your blood. The blood draw and injection are performed during the same outpatient office visit.
How PRP Works
PRP has shown great promise in stimulating the repair of body tissues, including tendons, ligaments, and cartilage. PRP mimics the body’s innate response to injury by activating platelets, which play a dynamic role in soft tissue healing.
Who Can Benefit
If you have an injury or condition involving a tendon, ligament, joint, or osteoarthritis, PRP may be a nonsurgical treatment option. The growth factors in PRP can signal the body to initiate a healing response in the injected tissues, which is the first step toward restoring strength and function.
Athlete Use and Success Stories
PRP has been used extensively in professional athletes seeking rapid return to play, with notable examples including Kobe Bryant (NBA), Tiger Woods (PGA Tour), Alex Rodriguez (MLB), Hines Ward (NFL), and Rafael Nadal (ATP).
Indications
Indications for PRP injections include, but are not limited to:
- Tendinosis and tendinitis
- Bursitis
- Labral tears
Procedure
The PRP procedure typically involves a series of three injections spaced one week apart over three weeks. Injection series can be repeated every six months if needed. On the day of the injection, blood is drawn, centrifuged for approximately five minutes, and then the PRP is injected under ultrasound guidance by Dr. Domb and his team.
