Regenerative Medicine

PRP treatment plans vary based on patient characteristics like platelet concentration, white blood cell count, and injection additives.

Research suggests PRP injection therapy is promising for tendon injury, but its effectiveness is still under study.

Learn the questions patients may want to ask physicians when trying to decide if platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy and that physician is right for them.

The efficacy of stem cell therapy is still under investigation, and research is ongoing to determine its effectiveness for various medical conditions.

While more studies are needed to understand all risks, stem cell therapy is generally considered safe, with risks similar to other injection procedures.

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection therapy is performed as an outpatient procedure, and patients can typically return to work the following day.

PRP therapy, a low-risk option, may offer advantages in treating damaged tendons, though effectiveness varies.

PRP therapy aids chronic tendon injuries through platelets, promoting healing and reducing pain and inflammation effectively.

When a sports injury is unlikely to heal with traditional nonsurgical treatments, such as rest and physical therapy, a doctor may suggest regenerative medicine.

Although stem cell therapy is not a standard treatment for sports injuries, the therapy is increasing in popularity among medical professionals.