Platelet Rich Plasma(PRP)
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has become a prominent alternative treatment for injuries. The reason for the increasing popularity of this technique is that some famous athletes opt for PRP for injury treatment. Generally, this treatment is effective for injuries that otherwise require physical therapy, medication, or surgery for complete healing.
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has become a prominent alternative treatment for injuries. The reason for the increasing popularity of this technique is that some famous athletes opt for PRP for injury treatment. Generally, this treatment is effective for injuries that otherwise require physical therapy, medication, or surgery for complete healing.
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The Process<br />
Your blood comprises of different components, including<br />
cells and platelets. The main role of platelets is to clot<br />
blood, while they comprise of a number of growth factors<br />
that can enhance the healing process. The ‘plasma’ in the<br />
title refers to your blood. In essence, <strong>PRP</strong> injections<br />
contain plasma with a higher concentration of platelets<br />
than your blood typically contains. Hence, the<br />
concentration of growth factors is higher as well.<br />
The process involves drawing blood from the patient. The<br />
doctor will then separate the white blood and red blood<br />
cells from the platelets. Using centrifugation, the doctor<br />
will increase the concentration of platelets in the plasma,<br />
which then merges with the residue from the blood<br />
sample.
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