PRP Specialist

What is platelet-rich plasma?

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is sourced from a component of your blood called platelets. Platelets aid in blood clotting and are full of powerful proteins known as growth factors. These growth factors are an integral part of your body's innate healing process.

Although your body heals naturally over time due to the presence of these growth factors, it's possible to speed up the healing process by injecting PRP around a damaged or injured area. PRP has 5-10 times as many growth factors as ordinary blood, promoting quicker healing.

What injuries can PRP treat?

PRP can treat a variety of injuries. It's especially useful for soft tissue injuries such as torn ligaments, damaged joint tissues, and tendinitis. You may need PRP therapy to help you heal after a sports injury, motor vehicle accident, or workplace injury. Additionally, PRP may be helpful for bone healing in specific circumstances.

A variety of factors can determine whether your surgeon recommends PRP therapy for your injury, including the injury location, your current state of health, and whether you have a chronic or acute injury.

How does the PRP treatment process work?

During the first step of PRP therapy at OrthoTeam Clinic, your provider draws a vial of blood from your arm and then uses a state-of-the-art centrifuge system to separate the platelets. 

Your provider injects the concentrated platelets into your painful or injured area. 

Your surgeon may use PRP during surgical procedures. If necessary, he can process the PRP in a specific way to make it thick enough to be stitched into your damaged tissue during surgery.

When will I see results from PRP therapy?

Results from PRP therapy depend on the extent of your injury or problem. You may see results within weeks, or it could take several months to notice the full benefits of PRP therapy.

If you are interested in learning if PRP might be right for you, call our Madison or Stoughton Clinic to schedule an appointment.