Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injections

In addition to prolotherapy,  autologous PRP injections are an excellent treatment option for musculoskeletal injuries.  Blood is taken from the patient, processed into Platelet Rich Plasma and then reintroduced into a specific area of injury to accelerate the healing process. Increasing the concentration of platelets in an injured site serves as a catalyst for rapid wound healing and tissue remodeling.  Platelets contain a multitude of growth factors and other adhesion molecules that help stimulate the healing process.  Musculoskeletal injuries of all types can be treated with PRP.  We have seen excellent results in the following conditions: tendonopathy, tendonosis, acute and chronic muscle strain, muscle fibrosis, ligamentous sprains, joint capsule laxity, arthritis, arthrofibrosis, articular cartilage defects, meniscal injury, labral tears, and chronic synovitis or joint inflammation.

At Sellwood Family Medicine, Dr. Patrick uses Harvest Technologies Smart Prep2 system for platelet concentration.  This is the only FDA approved system.  This system safely and reliably concentrates platelets and growth factors 4-6 times above baseline.

We have seen excellent results with PRP for injuries that have failed conservative or surgical therapies. The average number of injections is two or three at four-six week intervals.

For further information on PRP you may download this PDF  (Practical Pain Management article by David Krane, MD and Peter Everts, PhD)