Platelet Rich Plasma Treatment Information

Platelet rich plasma treatment is typically associated with professional athletes, but it can benefit just about everyone. Here is some information on the treatment method and some of the conditions it is designed to improve.

How Platelet Rich Plasma Works

Platelet rich plasma helps to stimulate blood flow and the production of collagen in order to speed healing. Collagen fibers largely make up tendons and ligaments. If the fibers are torn or stretched, the result is a strain, pull, sprain or tear. These fibers bleed when torn, so the lost blood needs to be replenished in order to the injury to heal.

Sometimes, though, the normal process of healing will result in the development of scar tissue rather than new fibers of collagen. This can prohibit blood flow due to the inability of blood vessels to penetrate through the scar tissue. As a result, injuries do not heal as quickly as they should.

This is where platelet rich plasma therapy can be a major benefit. Blood is drawn from the patient and then platelets are separated. The platelets are then injected into the problem area so it can heal properly.

Conditions that Benefit Through Platelet Rich Plasma

Many kinds of chronic conditions and injuries can be substantially improved through platelet-rich plasma therapy. These include Achilles tendonitis, hamstring pulls, plantar fasciitis, ankle and foot sprains and many others.

If you have tried physical therapy, creams, pain medications and other treatments for your injury and they do not seem to be effective, the time may be right for you to try platelet rich plasma therapy. Get in touch with the experts at Southwest Foot and Ankle Center if you would like to learn more or you would like to schedule an appointment. Contact us online or call 972-805-9985 (Plano), 972-318-2655 (Irving) or 972-318-2738 (Lewisville).