What is platelet rich plasma?
 

Platelet rich plasma (PRP) is derived directly from your own blood. PRP is a blood plasma with concentrated platelets. Contained within platelets are high concentrations of bioactive active proteins that aid in healing, including growth factors which are necessary to initiate connective tissue healing. With concentrated amounts of these proteins in an injured area, healing and tissue repair is accelerated. Healing can occur in various tissues including tendons, ligaments, muscle and bone. Along with tissue repair the regeneration process also stimulates new blood vessel growth which also promotes the wound healing process.

How Many PRP Treatments Are Necessary?

The response to PRP therapy varies from patient to patient and depends on the degree of injury. Most patients respond well to anywhere from 1-3 treatments, given at 4-6 week intervals.  As opposed to cortisone injections, there is no actual limit on the number of PRP treatments that can be given, as tissue regeneration will occur with each treatment.