PRP for Joints and Tendons
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy is an effective treatment for joints and tendons, utilizing the patient's own blood to promote healing.
What are the potential benefits?Arthritis: PRP is used to treat arthritis by reducing inflammation and promoting the growth of new cartilage in the affected joint.
Tendinitis: PRP is used to treat tendinitis by promoting the healing of damaged tendons and reducing pain and inflammation.
Ligament Injuries: PRP is used to treat ligament injuries by promoting the healing of damaged ligaments and reducing pain and inflammation.
Rotator Cuff Injuries: PRP is used to treat rotator cuff injuries by promoting the healing of damaged rotator cuff tendons and reducing pain and inflammation.
Knee Injuries: PRP is used to treat knee injuries, such as knee osteoarthritis, by reducing pain and inflammation and promoting the growth of new cartilage in the affected joint.
The therapy is considered safe and has shown to be effective in reducing pain and improving function in patients with joint and tendon problems. Here at JG Aesthetics we offer a full consultation for suitability for this treatment, once we have made a plan. This is a quick treatment with limited down time, we are situated in Newtownabbey and see clients from Belfast, Comber and right across Northern Ireland.
Benefits of PRP Joint and Tendons Treatment
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PRP treatment uses a patient's own blood to promote the healing of injured tendons, joints, muscles and ligaments.
PRP treatment is an autologous procedure meaning ‘from your own body’ that involves a small amount of blood being drawn from the body before being processed using a centrifuge to separate the platelet-rich plasma in the blood.
The plasma is then further processed with a centrifuge to separate a protein liquid, which is injected into the joint to treat pain and slow the progression of cartilage degradation, enabling you to get back on your feet faster.
PRP treatment is used to treat osteoarthritis and joint degeneration.
What are the benefits of PRP?
The benefits of PRP can include:
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Reconstruction of the injured tissue
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Prevention of painful inflammatory processes
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Improvement in mobility
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Delay in progression of the disease and the need for an artificial joint
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Reduction of analgesics with possible side effects.
How long do the benefits last?
A course of three injections, in weekly or fortnightly intervals, have been found to provide significant benefits for an average of 12 months in knee osteoarthritis and in tendinopathy.
Is PRP right for me?
PRP treatment should be considered for patients who are not finding effective symptom control for their musculoskeletal (MSK) related condition from other conservative treatments, and where surgery may not be considered an appropriate option.
What happens during PRP treatment?
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Blood is drawn from a vein in the arm
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The blood is then processed to separate the platelet-rich plasma and this is then processed further to separate a protein liquid
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This liquid is then injected into the affected joint
The treatment is performed in our outpatient clinic, and takes less than 30 minutes.
PRP recovery
Patients may experience some localised pain and swelling from their injection, which will subside over 24-48 hours. There are no lasting side effects of the treatment, but we suggest bringing someone with you on the day of your treatment.
It is recommended that you minimise your activity level for 14 days (but not to exceed pre-injection levels).
Pain is reduced after just one week and clinical studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of one injection.
The effect of the treatment may take 3-4 weeks to become evident following the injection, with a sustained improvement over the coming weeks and months. Studies suggest one injection can last at least 12 months and will delay the need for surgical joint replacements over time.
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Book an Appointment
Looking to book an appointment for PRP Joints and Tendons? Then reach out and contact Julie should you have any questions and alternatively click on the link below to book now. For Last Lift appointments Julie sees many clients from across Newtownabbey, Glengormley, Carrickfergus and right across Northern Ireland.