Regenerative Injection Therapy
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections for Joint and Tendon Pain
PRP injections use your own blood to promote healing and help decrease pain and inflammation in injured tendons, ligaments, muscles and joints. It is an outpatient, non-surgical option in many cases.
How It Works
How PRP Injections Work
Blood Draw
A small amount of your own blood is drawn.
Centrifuge
A sterile centrifuge concentrates the activated platelets.
Targeted Injection
Platelets are injected into the abnormal or injured tissue, releasing growth factors that recruit reparative cells.
Follow-Up
We monitor your pain and function and may pair PRP with physical therapy.
Why PRP
Why Patients Choose PRP
- Uses your own blood
- Designed to promote healing and reduce inflammation
- May help improve function and decrease pain
- Relatively little to no side effects because it uses your own blood
- Outpatient, non-surgical option in many cases
Your provider will confirm candidacy based on your condition, exam, imaging and goals.
What are PRP injections used for?
PRP injections are used for various musculoskeletal problems to promote healing and decrease pain and inflammation of injured tendons, ligaments, muscles and joints.
How are PRP injections prepared?
PRP is prepared from a simple blood draw. The blood is placed in a sterile centrifuge that extracts activated platelets.
How does PRP support healing?
The activated platelets are injected into abnormal tissue, releasing growth factors that recruit and increase reparative cells.
Does PRP have side effects?
PRP has relatively little to no side effects because the procedure uses your own blood.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Call (248) 792-9496 or request an appointment online.