WHAT CAN BE TREATED WITH PLATELET RICH PLASMA THERAPY?

Click here to see the areas of the body that may be treated with platelet rich plasma therapy.

Many active patients are familiar with repetitive or overuse injuries that can cause micro tears of the muscle and/or tendon fibers resulting in weakness and pain at the injury site. This is commonly referred to as tendonitis, which is an acute inflammatory condition, or tendinosis which is a chronic degenerative condition. Both tendonitis and tendinosis affect the normal healing process of the damaged tissue and can lead to pain and dysfunction. A recent study looking at the treatment of elbow tendinosis (tennis elbow) with platelet rich plasma therapy, showed that over 90% of the patients were completely satisfied with their results and did not opt for surgery in the weeks and months following a single treatment.¹ A similar study treating chronic Plantar Fasciitis pain with platelet rich plasma therapy also demonstrated favorable results after one year.²

Other tendonitis / tendinosis indications that may be treated with platelet rich plasma therapy are the following:

• Shoulder Pain: Rotator Cuff Tendinosis / Tendonapathy, Triceps Tendonitis
• Arm Pain: Biceps Tendonitis, Elbow Tendonitis / Tendinosis (Tennis Elbow), Wrist Tendonitis
• Hip Pain: Trochanteric Bursitis, Hamstring Tendonitis, Quadriceps Tendonitis
• Knee Pain: Patella Tendinosis (Jumper’s Knee)
• Foot and Ankle Pain: Achilles Tendinosis, Plantar Fasciitis

¹ Mishra A, Pavelko T, et al. Am J of Sports Med. 2006; 34:1774-1778.
² Barrett S, Erredge S, Podiatry Today. 2004; 17:36-42.

 

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