Platelet Rich Plasma:
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) can aid in the repair of damaged tendons, ligaments , and other podiatric conditions which fail standard care . it can also be helpful in reducing pain and inflammation from osteoarthritis.
After an injury, the platelets in our blood are activated, releasing growth factors that help to heal damaged tissues. PRP involves blood collection (similar to pathology for blood tests), which is then processed in sterile conditions to separate and concentrate the platelets . The resulting platelet rich plasma is then injected into the site of injury.
Additionally, Generally, 3 injections are required, delivered 1- 2 weeks apart.
Furthermore, While many PRP setups only allow for a ‘one size fits all’ treatment, our clinic is able to engineer the appropriate concentrations of the essential blood products for the needs of individual patients. Often at least 5-10 x the normal platelet levels are achieved.
Moreover, A variation on PRP – Platelet Rich Fibrin – is a specialised application designed to accelerate wound healing, making it particularly useful for difficult diabetic/ischaemic wounds/ulcers. Finally, It is delivered on a weekly basis, alongside other ulcer treatments offered by our clinic.