We are proud to now offer TROPOCELLS PRP Therapy

If you are having pain or swelling in your joint, tendon or ligament, Dr Turgeon may suggest platelet rich plasma (PRP) therapy. This therapy uses an injection of your own platelets to accelerate the healing of injured tendons, ligaments, muscles and joints. Your blood is made of a liquid called plasma and several types of blood cells and platelets. Platelets are important for blood clotting and contain a lot of proteins. These proteins may help with tissue repair and rebuilding.

Treatment options PRP injection may help treat:

• Joint injuries

• Ligament, cartilage and tendon injuries

• Back and neck pain

• Osteoarthritis

Benefits may include:

• Decreased pain

• Increased function

• Short recovery time compared to surgery

• Cost effective

• Targeted and fast healing

• Quick results with long term benefits

• Improvement without joint replacement​

 

How does PRP therapy work?

PRP uses different fractions of our own blood that contain an increased amount of platelets. These platelets carry alpha granules, which contain a lot of growth factors that modulate or change processes in the body. The fraction of platelets and growth factors we choose to include will determine what the PRP therapy specifically does for each individual.

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What is a PRP injection?

Once platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is obtained from a patient’s blood sample, it is carefully injected into the targeted area which contains the diseased body tissue (such as a damaged knee joint or a tendon). In certain cases, doctors may use ultrasound guidance to ensure precise placement of the injection. Research indicates that the heightened levels of growth factors present in platelet-rich plasma from one’s own blood can stimulate and accelerate the healing process of the patient’s affected area. This acceleration may result in shortened recovery periods for injuries, reduced pain and even the promotion of hair growth.

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Platelet-rich plasma therapy has been used in various medical fields to address a wide range of conditions, from musculoskeletal conditions to cosmetic and plastic surgery. Some of the benefits associated with platelet-rich plasma therapy include:

1. Enhanced Tissue Healing: The growth factors present in platelets help accelerate the healing process, promoting tissue repair and regeneration.

2. Reduced Inflammation: PRP therapy has shown promising results in reducing inflammation, which is beneficial for conditions such as osteoarthritis and tendonitis.

3. Non-Invasive Procedure: PRP therapy is a minimally invasive procedure that utilizes the patient’s own blood, reducing the risk of allergic reactions or rejection.