Dr. David Greene R3 Stem Cell Injections | Platelet-Rich Plasma

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DR. DAVID GREENE R3 STEM CELL INJECTIONS
PLATELET-RICH PLASMA
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Platelet-rich plasma consists of two elements
plasma, or the liquid portion of blood, and
platelets, a type of blood cell that plays an
important role in healing throughout the body.
Platelets are well-known for their clotting
abilities, but they also contain growth factors
that can trigger cell reproduction and stimulate
tissue regeneration or healing in the treated
area. Platelet-rich plasma is simply blood that
contains more platelets than normal. To create
platelet-rich plasma, clinicians take a blood
sample from the patient and place it into a
device called a centrifuge that rapidly spins the
sample,
WHAT IS PLATELET-RICH PLASMA?
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WHAT IS A PRP INJECTION?
After creating platelet-rich plasma from a
patients blood sample, that solution is injected
into the target area, such as an injured knee or
a tendon. In some cases, the clinician may use
ultrasound to guide the injection. The idea is to
increase the concentration of specific
bioproteins or hormones, called growth factors,
in a specific area to accelerate the healing
process. The mechanism behind PRP injections is
not completely understood.
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WHAT IS PRP TREATMENT USED FOR?
TENDON, LIGAMENT, MUSCLE AND JOINT INJURIES
PRP injections may be able to treat a range of
musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. For
example, chronic tendon injuries such as tennis
elbow or jumpers knee can often take a long time
to heal, so adding PRP shots to a treatment
regimen can help to stimulate the healing
process, decrease pain and enable a return to
activities sooner.
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POST-SURGICAL HEALING
Clinicians first used PRP to accelerate healing
after jaw or plastic surgeries. Now,
post-surgical PRP injections have expanded to
help heal muscles, tendons and ligaments, as
procedures on these tissues have notoriously long
recovery times.
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OSTEOARTHRITIS
Early studies indicate that PRP injections may
help treat osteoarthritis pain and stiffness by
modulating the joint environment and reducing
inflammation, but research is growing.
OSTEOARTHRITIS
PRP injections can be effective in treating male
pattern baldness, both in preventing hair loss
and promoting new hair growth. PRP can also aid
in the stimulation of hair growth after hair
transplants.
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SKIN REJUVENATION
PRP injections are sometimes used as an
anti-aging treatment, but there is little
evidence to show that PRP reduces wrinkles and
other signs of aging.
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PRP THERAPY RISKS AND SIDE EFFECTS
A PRP injection is a low-risk procedure and does
not usually cause major side effects. The
procedure involves a blood draw, so you should
make sure you are hydrated and have eaten
beforehand to prevent feeling lightheaded. After
the procedure, you may experience some soreness
and bruising at the injection site.
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PRP THERAPY RISKS AND SIDE EFFECTS
Because PRP injections are made up of your own
cells and plasma, the risk of an allergic
reaction is much lower than with other injectable
medications like corticosteroids. Less common
risks of PRP injections include

• Bleeding
• Tissue damage
• Infection
• Nerve injuries

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