Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is an effective and long-lasting non-surgical treatment that stimulates the body's own natural healing processes to improve function and relieve persistent pain from osteoarthritis, musculoskeletal injuries, and more.
Read who can benefit from PRP therapy here
But how does this proven regenerative medicine technique work? Gaylord Physiatrist and PRP expert Dr. Patrick Siegele explains how this evidence-based therapy can stimulate tissue regeneration for great results with little downtime.
How platelets stimulate healing.
PRP therapy begins with a simple outpatient procedure in which a sample of the patient’s blood is drawn and placed in a high-speed centrifuge to separate the components including red blood cells, white blood cells, plasma, and platelets.
Dr. Siegele says platelets are significant because of their role in healing. They contain growth factors that promote tissue regeneration and repair.
“The patient’s own concentrated platelet-rich plasma is injected into the treatment site where it stimulates the body’s healing mechanisms.”
He explained that the growth factors in PRP attract immune cells to the treatment site, initiating a cascade of healing processes, including the formation of new collagen and the strengthening of the joint, tendon, or tissue.
PRP therapy, he said, “flips the traditional approach to injury treatment by causing a controlled inflammatory response to facilitate recovery.”
The procedure is performed on an outpatient basis, allowing patients to return to their daily activities significantly quicker than surgical interventions like joint replacement.
While noticeable results can take a few weeks to manifest, many patients report significant pain relief and improved function within three months, all without the need for surgery, steroids, opioids, or long-term medication.
Ready to find relief? Call (203) 284-2845 or click here to schedule your evaluation with Dr. Patrick Siegele.
