Platelet Rich Plasma

The human body has an innate ability to heal itself from injury. Guided by this knowledge, platelet rich plasma therapy was developed to treat numerous musculoskeletal ailments.

Platelet rich plasma therapy is defined as using a person’s own plasma with the platelet level above the normal baseline. The reason for high concentration of platelets is two-fold. Not only do platelets help with clotting; they play a key role in the healing process and the construction of new connective tissue. 

At OlympusMD Pain and Wellness Specialists, we use a standardized method to obtain and deliver this therapy to your painful areas. This process is initiated by obtaining a blood draw. We then use a centrifuge to spin your blood down to separate the platelet rich plasma (PrP) from the red blood. After acquiring the PrP, we inject it in the affected areas with Ultrasound or Arthroscopic guidance to  insure for accurate placement. This process leads to the beginning of regeneration of the injured tissues. Platelet rich plasma also has great benefit in treating male pattern baldness.