Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is a new treatment used to treat pain from tendinitis, tendinosis and partial ligament sprains. It is not beneficial in the treatment of arthritis or complete tendon or ligament tears.
Two tablespoons of blood are taken from the patient and placed in a centrifuge. The inflammatory components of blood are separated from the healing components which are used to inject into the painful areas. The hope is to convert an inflammatory or delayed healing process into a more rapid healing process. Success is seen in 80 percent of patients and most patients have three injections although some stop at one.
Unlike cortisone injections which may have a deleterious effect on the strength of collagen if used in excess, PRP injections have no known downsides and seem to be appealing for many patients who are attracted to the idea of using their own tissue to heal themselves.
10/2008 L4/L5 Laminectomy with bilateral discectomy and foraminotomy.
I suppose it could be worse, I could be laying on a grass mat somewhere in the middle of the Amazon with a witchdoctor chanting over me.
Must be!
10/2008 L4/L5 Laminectomy with bilateral discectomy and foraminotomy.
I suppose it could be worse, I could be laying on a grass mat somewhere in the middle of the Amazon with a witchdoctor chanting over me.
I haven't heard of that but it sounds something like stem cells injections. If it works and was available to me I would try it. Actually I would try anything pretty well! Let's hope there's a cure around the corner for us.. Take care. Charry
Any answers I have is not medical advice only a Doctor can help you with that. Just sharing my personal experience as a fellow Spine Health member only.
Mild lumber DDD. L5-S1 herniated disc and annular tear not seen on 2nd MRI. Off work LTD x 2years. Meds-Oxycontin 40mg x 3/day new med for me Jan.20. lyrica 150/2,Cymbalta 60/day,flexeril 10x3/day,voltarin 75/2/day,serax 30mg for sleep. Infrared Platinum heating pad, ESI's, Facet joint injs, trigger point injs,PT,accupuncture,TENS