I@OP Ultrasound guided PRP Injection

Blood contains plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. Platelets are small discoid cells with a life span of about 7-10 days. Platelets contain granules which contain clotting and growth factors. During the healing process, the platelets are activated and aggregate together. They then release the granules which contain growth factors which stimulate the inflammatory cascade and healing process.

Blood typically contains 6% platelets whereas PRP has a significantly increased platelet concentration. Centrifuging the patient's own blood allows the platelets to be concentrated. Studies have shown that significant clinical benefit can be obtained if the PRP is used rather than normal blood.

This procedure is typically preferred for tendons or muscle injury. Studies that show that the success rate is in the range of 70% -- 80%.The repair process usually occurs over a 4-6 week period.

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