PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) is the short name for a treatment performed with plasma that is rich in platelets.
Blood consists of blood cells and plasma. Platelets, one of the blood cell types, are responsible for stopping bleeding by initiating clotting. Through the growth factors and cytokines they contain, they play an important role in starting and sustaining healing in damaged tissues.
How Is It Applied?
For the PRP procedure, blood taken from the patient is separated by centrifugation, producing plasma that contains 3–5 times more platelets than whole blood. This plasma, with an increased platelet count and therefore high doses of growth factors and cytokines, is injected into the damaged area using an appropriate technique.
After PRP is applied, the body's repair mechanisms are activated: cell renewal in the tissues speeds up, and collagen synthesis and blood flow increase.
Who Is It Used For?
Tendon injuries, tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, heel spurs, sports injuries, shoulder tears and knee osteoarthritis are areas in which PRP is used effectively.
Expected Effects
Using medications such as corticosteroids, blood thinners and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs before the procedure is not appropriate. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are not allowed for 10 days before treatment and for 2–4 weeks after treatment.
For 24–48 hours after treatment, there may be local warmth and pain due to the inflammatory response. Rest and applying ice provide relief. After two days of rest, range-of-motion exercises are started within the limits of tolerance. Within 2–3 weeks, stretching and eccentric strengthening exercises are started.
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