Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)

What is Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)?

Platelet-rich plasma therapy is when plasma from blood, which is rich in platelets, is extracted and injected into the source of pain. Platelets contain hundreds of proteins called growth factors which are very important in the healing of injuries. 

To prepare platelet-rich plasma, blood is first drawn from the patient. Then the blood is centrifuged to separate the platelets from other blood cells (red blood cells and white blood cells), therefore increasing the concentration of platelets in plasma. The PRP is then injected back into the patient at or around the point of injury, strengthening the healing process. The platelets will begin to repair and attract the assistance of stem cells. Platelet-rich plasma’s natural healing process intensifies the body’s efforts by introducing a higher concentration of platelets directly into the area needed. 

Platelet-rich plasma injections provide a longer-lasting solution as it does not wear off like conventional pain injections. 

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) can treat…

PRP is commonly used to treat:

  • Osteoarthritis of the Knee, Shoulder, Hip
  • Lumbar and cervical facet joint arthritis and pain 
  • Arthritis of other areas
  • Bursitis
  • Plantar fasciitis
  • ACL Injuries
  • Tendinitis

Due to the patient’s own blood being used, there is no risk of transmissible infection and little to no risk of an allergic reaction.   

Locations

5475 E La Palma Avenue, 

Suite 202 

Anaheim, CA 92807 United States

8940 Corbin Avenue 

Northridge, CA 91324 United States

2155 Chicago Avenue, 

Unit 300 

Riverside, CA 92507 United States

320 Superior Avenue, Suite 350 

Newport Beach, CA 92663 United States

222 N Sunset Avenue, Suite D 

West Covina, CA 91790 United States

845 W La Veta Avenue, Unit 106 

Orange, CA 92868 United States

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