Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is an innovative, all-natural treatment option for joint pain and tendon injuries. Many famous athletes Tiger Woods, tennis star Rafael Nadal, Kobe Bryant, and many others have received PRP injections for various injuries.

PRP therapy is a breakthrough treatment that has helped many of our patients stay active and achieve profound relief from osteoarthritis, tendon injuries, chronic pain, acute sports injuries, and a number of other conditions.

In addition, PRP therapy is commonly used in conjunction with orthopedic surgery as a potential method for enhancing the healing process.

Everyone's blood is composed of the same key components: white blood cells, red blood cells, plasma, and platelets. Platelets are the essential component that PRP therapy relies on to potentially heal injuries and relieve pain.

Platelets are primarily recognized for controlling bleeding. However, they also release over 1500 growth factors and proteins that help facilitate wound healing and tissue repair. Platelet-rich plasma injections work by isolating the platelets within your own blood and selectively injecting them into injured areas, triggering your body's own natural healing process.

To be considered an ideal candidate for PRP, your injury or condition should be of a mild to moderate level. If it's severe or advanced, you may require a stronger and more comprehensive treatment approach incorporating stem cell therapy.

To talk to one of our orthopedic doctors about PRP treatments in Oakland County, Michigan, contact Lederman Kwartowitz Center for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. After evaluating your injury, our physicians will let you know if this treatment is right for you. Call (248) 669-2000today or use ouronline formto request a consultation with one of our orthopedic doctors.

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