New to the field of podiatry is platelet-rich plasma therapy, which has been effective in treating extreme plantar fasciitis. If you've had no success with conservative treatment options, this may help you.
Platelet-rich plasma takes a different approach to healing than a traditional cortisone shot does. Instead of having cortisone injected into the affected area, a combination of plasma and platelet fluid are shot. Both of these substances help connective tissue grow and promote vascular healing, as well as aid with inflammation.
Platelet-rich plasma therapy's natural healing process intensifies the body's efforts by delivering a higher concentration of platelets. To create PRP therapy, a small sample of your blood is taken and placed in a centrifuge that spins the blood at high speeds, separating the platelets from other components. The concentrated PRP is then injected to and around the affected injured area, jump starting your body's natural healing signal. Because your own blood is used, there is no risk of transmissible infection and very low risk of allergic reaction.
The procedure takes any where from one to two hours, including preparation and recovery time. Most people return to their jobs immediately after the therapy. Up to three injections may be given within a six month time frame, usually three weeks apart.
Studies show that patients who received this treatment showed improvement after four weeks, which was consistent for a year after receiving the shot. MRI and ultrasound images show considerable definitive tissue repair after the treatment. The need for surgery is greatly eliminated with this therapy.
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Jeffrey S. Kahn, DPM
Connecticut Foot Care Centers
Heel Pain Doctor in CT
Podiatrist in Rocky Hill and Middletown, CT
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hi...Is PRP Therapy safe to undergo?
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