Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy
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Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy *
What is plasma?
What are platelets?
Plasma is the liquid portion of our blood. It is the fluid in which red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets bathe and circulate throughout the body.
Platelets (thrombocytes) are blood cells responsible for clotting and other vital healing and growth functions.
Is PRP Right For Me?
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Mild osteoarthritis
Tendinitis
Bursitis
Epicondylitis (tennis elbow)
Muscle injuries
Plantar fasciitis
Joint pain
Tendon injuries
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Talk to Dr. Coughlin about benefits of PRP in the post-op period.
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy uses the body’s own healing properties to support recovery from joint pain, tendon injuries, osteoarthritis, and sports-related injuries.