PRP GROWTH FACTOR THERAPY

WHAT IS PRP?

• Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) has recently been in the media. Dr. Hormozi has been using PRP for many years now with a great success rate. PRP Growth Factor Therapy can be used for patients of all ages who have tendon injuries, ligament injuries, joint problems, sprains or strains. PRP is a very fast and easy in-office procedure which only takes about 10-15 minutes. First, a very small amount of blood is drawn from the patient into a sterile tube, exactly like any standard blood sample draw. Then the tube containing a patient’s blood is placed into a centrifuge (machine that spins blood), which separates the platelets from the other blood components. After a few minutes, the concentrated platelets are removed from the same tube. Next, using a sterile needle the physician will inject the PRP into the injury site, such as tendon, ligament, muscle or joint. The main advantage to the PRP procedure is that the patient’s body will not reject the platelets or produce an allergic reaction, since it is from the patient’s own body, as opposed to the risks taken when using animal products or other synthetic products.
• PRP injection is a natural alternative to Cortisone (corticosteroid) injections, which can cause real harm to the body if used too many times. Also, Cortisone injections can cause ruptured tendons.
• PRP has no real side effects or complications.
• In most cases, one PRP treatment is not enough, but in certain cases between one to three treatments are recommended for maximum benefit over four to six weeks.

PREPARATION FOR PRP ?

• Drink plenty of water 3 days before the PRP therapy
• Do not take any NSAIDS for 5 days prior to your PRP therapy. NASIADS are medications such as: Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Motrin, Advil, Aleve, Voltaren, Mobic, Daypro, Feldene, Lodine, Orudis or Ansaid, for 5 days prior to your PRP therapy.
• You can take TYLENOL since this is NOT a NSAID.

AFTER CARE FOR PRP ?

• Keep the PRP site clean and dry.
• Leave the bandage on for 24 hours and then replace the bandage with a Band-Aid until the site heals.
• You may shower and get the PRP area wet the next day.
• DO NOT use ice on the PRP site because ice reduces swelling. The therapy is meant to cause swelling, which helps you heal.
• DO NOT use ice on the PRP site because ice reduces swelling. The therapy is meant to cause swelling, which helps you heal.
• You may have some swelling and bruising for 3 to 7 days.
• You may have severe pain at the PRP site for 1 to 3 days. Please use Tylenol as needed, but do not take more than 3,000 mg of Tylenol in 24 hours.
• DO NOT use any NSAIDS drugs that have the following in them for two weeks after the PRP injection. The NSAIDS include: Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Motrin, Advil, Aleve, Voltaren, Mobic, Daypro, Feldene, Lodine, Orudis or Ansaid,
• You can take TYLENOL for pain since this is NOT a NSAID.
• If the pain is severe, you can use a cam boot with crutches for several days.
• Please have someone drive you home after your PRP injection.
• Do not do extreme activities (run, jumping, excessive walking) after the PRP injection for 3 days after the injection
• You may feel more pain at first, since the PRP is causing swelling in the area that was already sore. The swelling is needed for the blood cells to start helping you heal for the long term.

Call Valley Foot And Ankle Center at 818-981-1900 to schedule an appointment with our podiatrist DPM, Dr. Jones Hormozi for PRP Tarzana, CA or PRP Lancaster, CA.