Platelet Rich Plasma, also called “growth factors” is a 100% natural treatment used to treat tendon, muscle and cartilage injuries that do not improve with standard medical treatment. It can be used before surgery or with it. It improves the body’s vascular, cellular and humoral immune status (defense mechanisms), reducing the possibility of an inflammatory process and accelerating the physiological processes of tissue repair. If you are interested in learning more about Platelet Rich Plasma Injections Moore, read on.
What are platelets and PRP?
Platelets are blood cells containing granules, which are filled will numerous bioactive proteins called growth factors. These reach the injured area and stimulate tissue regeneration increasing blood circulation in the area. There is no pain or side effects and, at the end of therapy, you can resume normal daily activities. The results begin to be seen from the 3rd infiltration (sometimes even before).
The Protocol is determined by your injury and the attending physician. The standard for Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections Moore is one every 2-3 weeks, totaling three to four. Use of Platelet Rich Plasma has been studied and clinically tested in various areas of medicine such as cardio-thoracic, dental surgery, plastic surgery, neurosurgery, healing processes, and ophthalmology. When it comes to Traumatology and Orthopedic surgery, this method has been used for almost 20 years with very good results.
Its main indications are:
* Shoulder and elbow pain
* Subacromial syndrome and bursitis
* Rotator cuff tendonitis
* Epicondylitis
* Shoulder or elbow arthritis
* Hip osteoarthritis, bursitis or tendonitis
* Knee osteoarthritis, tendonitis or bursitis
* Anterior cruciate ligament pain
* Foot and ankle bursitis, osteoarthritis and tendonitis
Will you have limited movement after injection?
The procedure can give you back a completely normal life, but there is a chance you will feel some discomfort after injection. You can take pain medicine if you have discomfort from the puncture (very rare). Applying ice to the area 1-2 times for the next 24 hours can be helpful too. Experience shows that Platelet Rich Plasma Injections Moore will not interfere in your daily life (work, driving, etc.). Visit here to know more.
Are there any side effects?
Contraindications include the patient being healthy, meaning they do not suffer from any systemic disease or immunosuppression. Studies show that there have been no complications and any initial discomfort gradually disappears. To learn more, schedule a consult with Longevity Joint Spine Pain.
