Chronic degeneration or partial tearing of tendons (rotator cuff, patellar, Achilles) that have failed to heal with standard treatments.
Degenerative cartilage loss in joints of the knee, hip, shoulder, and ankle that may benefit from biologic augmentation.
Partial muscle tears and chronic strains in athletes that can benefit from growth factor-enhanced healing.
Chronic or incompletely healed ligament injuries in the knee, ankle, and other joints.
Focal articular cartilage defects that may be candidates for biologic cartilage regeneration strategies.
Fractures that have failed to heal adequately, where biologic augmentation can stimulate bone repair.
Degenerative disc conditions where biologic injection may help reduce inflammation and support disc health.
Enhancement of surgical repairs (rotator cuff, meniscus) with biologics to improve healing rates.
Concentrated platelets from the patient's own blood injected into injured tissue to accelerate healing with growth factors.
Concentrated stem cells and growth factors from the patient's bone marrow injected into damaged joints or tendons.
Viscosupplementation injections to restore joint lubrication and cushioning in mild-to-moderate knee arthritis.
Growth factor-rich plasma preparation used as a complement to surgical procedures to enhance tissue healing.
Surgical repairs enhanced with PRP or BMAC to improve healing of rotator cuff, ACL, or meniscus repairs.
Minimally invasive procedures to stimulate fibrocartilage formation in small cartilage defects.
Injection of irritant solution to stimulate local healing response in chronically lax ligaments or tendons.
Allograft tissue products rich in growth factors used to modulate inflammation and promote healing.
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a concentration of platelets made from your own blood. A blood sample is drawn, then spun in a centrifuge to separate and concentrate the platelets—which contain powerful growth factors that signal the body to heal. When injected into injured tissue, PRP delivers a high concentration of these healing signals directly to the area of damage, promoting tissue repair and reducing inflammation. The entire preparation takes about 30 minutes and is performed in our office.
Most insurance plans, including Medicare, currently do not cover PRP injections as they are considered investigational for most orthopaedic indications. We will provide transparent pricing before any treatment. Some health savings accounts (HSA) and flexible spending accounts (FSA) may be used to cover the cost. We are happy to discuss payment options.
The number of PRP treatments depends on the diagnosis and severity. For mild-to-moderate tendinopathy or arthritis, a single injection may provide significant benefit, with a second injection at 4–6 weeks if needed. Some patients with more advanced conditions benefit from a series of 2–3 injections. Your physician will discuss the appropriate protocol based on your specific condition and imaging findings.
When using autologous biologics (PRP, BMAC) derived from your own blood or bone marrow, the risk of allergic reaction or disease transmission is essentially eliminated. The most common side effects are temporary soreness at the injection site and a short-term inflammatory response (2–5 days) as healing is initiated. More serious complications are rare but include infection and nerve injury. Your physician will review all risks and benefits before proceeding with treatment.
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