PRP is an innovative treatment gaining immense popularity in various fields of medicine, including orthopedics. In the past, PRP treatments were more commonly associated with injured athletes due to their potential to promote tissue healing and reduce recovery time. However, as the research on PRP has advanced, its application has extended beyond athletes to include…
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PRP: How Does It Work?
The natural and miraculous ability of the human body to heal itself is actually not a new thing. Fractured bone can regrow and heal. A cut in the skin can also heal over time. There are many such examples of the human body’s innate ability to heal after injuries. Regenerative medicine like platelet plasma therapy…
What Is PRP Therapy?
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is a regenerative medicine technique that relies on the body’s platelets and growth factors to accelerate healing in the body. When you sustain an injury, your body responds by sending platelets to the site of the injury in order to begin the repair and healing process. With PRP therapy, doctors inject…
Ultrasound-Guided Stem Cell and PRP Therapy
Two of the newest treatments in orthopedics are stem cell and PRP therapy. These therapies show tremendous promise in treating certain orthopedic conditions. Stem Cell Therapy Stem cells are basically master building blocks and can reproduce more specialized cells like bone, blood, or muscle cells. The stem cell therapy process involves your doctor harvesting mesenchymal…
PRP vs Stem Cell Therapy
The human body is a miraculous thing, capable of healing itself. And now, thanks to regenerative medicine, that self-healing power is greater than ever – especially in the field of orthopedics. Two forms of treatment, in particular, are enabling patients who are suffering from osteoarthritis, tendon injuries, or degenerative disc and facet joints to ease…