For patients struggling to find long-lasting pain relief from tendon disorders with traditional conservative therapies, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections offer an alternative treatment option that may help you postpone or avoid surgery.
A PRP injection falls in the category of regenerative medicine. It is a nonsurgical, minimally invasive procedure that works by taking the patient’s blood and spinning it down in a high-speed centrifuge to create a concentration of platelets and growth factors that, in theory, will help repair tissues or induce a healing response at the site of the injection. So, by injecting that concentration back into the inflamed tendon, we’re creating a healing-rich environment for the tendon to stimulate the healing process and to try to repair itself.
As an orthopedic surgeon specializing primarily in foot and ankle conditions, I have used PRP injections to treat tendonitis, tendinopathy and other tendon disorders. I provide more detail about PRP injections in the video below:
For patients with knee arthritis, learn more about how PRP injections could be a good treatment option:
To find out if regenerative medicine treatment options may be right for you, please make an appointment by calling 913-319-7600.
***
The medical information contained in the Dickson-Diveley Orthopaedics website is provided to increase your knowledge and understanding of orthopedic conditions. This information should not be interpreted as a recommendation for a specific medical or surgical treatment plan. As each patient may have specific symptoms or associated problems, the treatment regimen for a specific patient may not be the proper treatment for another.
Gaining knowledge and understanding of a particular problem or condition is the first step in any medical treatment plan. We believe the information presented on our website will be helpful for those individuals experiencing orthopedic injuries or other musculoskeletal problems. However, this information is not intended to replace the advice of your family physician. You are encouraged to consult with your physician to discuss any course of treatment presented or suggested.
