top of page
781-429-7700 (P)
781-429-7701 (F)
team@ortho.boston
Platelet-Rich Plasma
Blood is composed of mainly liquid (plasma) and small components, including platelets.
Platelets contain hundreds of proteins that are very important in the healing of injuries.
PRP is plasma with a richer concentration of platelets
5-10x RICHER!
How It's Done
1. Blood is drawn from the patient's arm
2. The platelets are separated in a centrifuge
3. 3-6 ml of platelet-rich plasma (PRP)is extracted
4. Injured area is injected with the PRP
What conditions are treated with PRP?
Scroll over photos to see!
Chronic Tendon Injuries
(e.g. tennis elbow)
Osteoarthritis
Acute Soft Tissue Injuries
(e.g. Hamstring strain)
bottom of page