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Peripheral nerves are comprised of various combinations of motor, sensory, and autonomic neurons. Nerve injuries are a common condition with a broad range of symptoms depending on the severity of nerve damage which presents various challenges to patients, ranging from mild discomfort to life-long impairment.Read more about PRP for Nerve Damage

To discuss PRP for Osteoarthritis we need to define Osteoarthritis. Arthritis is a general term for painful conditions that involve one or more body joints such as the knee and hip. Most types of arthritis involve pain, swelling, and stiffness. There are more than 100 types of arthritis.Read more about PRP for Osteoarthritis

The prepared PRP is then ready for injection or application to the target area. This may involve the use of ultrasound or other guidance techniques to ensure precise delivery of PRP to the injured or affected tissue.Read more about PRP for Patellar Tendinopathy

Physical therapy and RICE are the first-line treatments for PCL injuries. Prolotherapy is also an option in less severe cases, but where ligaments are more severely damaged, PRP and/or bone marrow concentrate (containing stem cells) may be called for as the next nonsurgical treatment option.Read more about PRP for PCL Sprains & Tears

In 2015, there was a comparative study of 60 patients who failed physical therapy and conservative therapies. So they underwent either PRP versus steroid injection. So, after three months, both groups had made some improvements. But about six months and 12 months, the steroid group had worn off.Read more about PRP for Plantar Fasciitis

The Regenexx SCP procedure for rotator cuff tears is a non-surgical alternative that uses precise, image-guided injections of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to accurately place growth factors into the damaged tissue in your shoulder.Read more about PRP for Rotator Cuff Tears

PRP, which stands for platelet-rich plasma, is a concentration of platelets and growth factors derived from whole blood. Plasma is the fluid portion of blood. Blood is drawn from a peripheral site most commonly in the arm and then placed into a centrifuge where the platelets are concentrated.Read more about PRP for Tennis Elbow

PRP is short for platelet-rich plasma, and it is autologous blood with concentrations of platelets above baseline values. The potential benefit of platelet-rich plasma has received considerable interest due to the appeal of a simple, safe, and minimally invasive method of applying growth factors.Read more about PRP Injections

PRP stands for Platelet-Rich Plasma. Platelets are blood cells that prevent bleeding. They contain important growth factors that aid in healing. Plasma is the light yellow liquid portion of our blood. So PRP is simply a concentration of a patient’s own platelets that are suspended in plasma and are used to accelerate healing.Read more about PRP Knee Injections

Very little can feel more debilitating to your normal way of life than severe ankle pain. When you aren’t able to get around on foot without moderate to excruciating pain, there is a whole world out there that can feel inaccessible or off-limits.Read more about Regenexx Alternative to Ankle Fusion Surgery