PRP Injections

PRP injection stands for Platelet-Rich Plasma injection, a medical treatment that uses a concentration of a patient’s own platelets to accelerate the healing of injured tendons, ligaments and joints.

🔬 What is PRP?

PRP injection stands for Platelet-Rich Plasma injection, a medical treatment that uses a concentration of a patient’s own platelets to accelerate the healing of injured tendons, ligaments and joints. Platelets are critical for clotting and contain growth factors that promote healing.

🩺 How is a PRP Injection Done?

1. Blood Draw: A small amount of the patient’s blood is taken.

2. Centrifugation: The blood is spun in a centrifuge to concentrate the platelets.

3. Injection: The PRP is injected into the targeted area (such as the knee joint or nearby tendons).

✅ Common Uses

• Knee osteoarthritis

• Tendinopathies (e.g. patella tendinopathy)

🧪 Evidence & Effectiveness

• Studies show PRP can reduce pain and improve function, especially in early-stage osteoarthritis and tendinopathy.

• Results can vary depending on the condition treated, patient factors and PRP preparation method.

⚠️ Risks & Side Effects

• There are minimal risks with PRP injections, since it is taken from your own blood.

• Possible side effects:

  • Injection site pain or swelling

  • Infection (rare)

  • Temporary increase in inflammation