Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections are gaining popularity for a variety of conditions, from sports injuries to hair loss. The treatment uses a patient’s own blood cells to accelerate healing in a specific area.
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PRP injections have been documented to treat torn tendons, tendinitis, muscle injuries, arthritis-related pain, and joint injuries. They’re becoming more common for cosmetic procedures like hair loss too.
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Many people also wonder, how long PRP injections are effective for. Studies have suggested that PRP injections can be effective for 6-9 months. However, the range of time that a PRP treatment is effective is dependent on several factors.
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PRP uses a person’s own blood, so experts say it is safer than many other treatment modes. However, an injection into the knee joint can entail some risks, including local infection. There may be some pain at the site of the injection.
Contraindications for PRP Therapy
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections may not be appropriate for a patient who:
– Has a medical condition that could worsen or spread with injections, such as an active infection, a metastatic disease, or certain skin diseases.
– Has certain blood and bleeding disorders.
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Application of ice or exposure to heat at the injection site for the first 72 hours post-procedure should be avoided. Avoid taking a hot bath or going to a sauna or steam room for the first few days post-procedure. One should also avoid consumption of any alcoholic beverages for 2 days post-procedure. Avoid long baths for the first 24 hours following your procedure.
21 Century PM – Sugar Land Texas is accepting patients from Sugar Land TX, Missouri City TX, Stafford TX, and Richmond TX. The clinic is very close to the Telfair and Greatwood neighborhoods in Sugar Land TX.
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