Platelet Rich Plasma Treatment | PRP Therapy | Orthopedic Specialist

What is Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy?

Platelet-rich plasma or PRP, is a high concentration of endogenous (one’s own) blood platelets, known for having the ability to help blood clot. These platelets have growth factors that are made up of a variety of proteins and help speed up the healing process after an injury. In orthopedic medicine, platelet rich plasma can be used, in select cases, as an alternative to surgery. Platelet-rich plasma has been demonstrated to have strong regenerative potential for damaged tendons, ligaments and orthopaedic soft tissue.

In addition, platelet-rich plasma has been shown to have significant anti-inflammatory benefits and in patients with early joint degeneration and arthritis, PRP can be a powerful tool for slowing the inflammatory cascade that leads to progressive arthritis.

PRP is one of the biologic treatments offered by Dr. Benedict Nwachukwu, orthopedic specialist that uses the body’s natural ability to accelerate healing after an orthopedic injury and that also mitigates the inflammation associated with early joint arthritis. For patients in Manhattan, New York City and the surrounding New York boroughs, PRP has been proven as a safe and effective non-invasive treatment option for damaged ligaments, muscles and tendons.