How is it performed?
- A small amount of blood is drawn.
- Centrifugation to separate and concentrate components.
- Preparation according to the treatment goal.
- Precise injection, with ultrasound or X-ray guidance when appropriate.
How PRP may help you
When appropriately indicated, PRP may help reduce pain and improve function. Treatment is accompanied by therapeutic exercise, load adjustment or rehabilitation to help you work towards your goals, with follow-up to monitor your progress.
Choosing the right treatment for your injury
PRP has shown favourable outcomes in some tendinopathies and mild or moderate knee osteoarthritis. The evidence and response vary according to the location, preparation and protocol. During your consultation, we assess how it might help improve symptoms and function, alongside suitable alternatives for your individual case.
Sessions and recovery
The number of sessions and the interval between them should not be set generically. They are determined by the diagnosis, product used, available evidence and progress. Temporary pain may occur after the injection; activity is adjusted individually.
Safety
Although it is an autologous product, the injection is not without risks: pain, bruising, an inflammatory reaction and, rarely, infection or injury to nearby structures.