Platelet-Rich Fibrin Joint Injections
Platelet Rich Plasma/Platelet Rich Fibrin, also known as PRP/PRF, harnesses your body's ability to heal with the injection of concentrated platelets and fibrin that release messages to initiate a cascade of enzymes that promote healing and tissue responses by attracting stem cells and growth factors to repair damaged tissue and cause regeneration and rejuvenation in the painful joint.
What you need to know?
Platelet Rich Plasma/Platelet Rich Fibrin, also known as PRP/PRF, is derived from the patient’s own blood in the
following manner. A small amount of blood (15cc) is drawn from the patient into a syringe. The blood is spun in a special centrifuge to separate its components (Red Blood Cells, Platelet Rich Plasma, Platelet Poor Plasma and White Blood Cells).
The Platelet Rich Plasma/Platelet Rich Fibrin containing monocytes and various plasma proteins are collected
into a syringe.
As the platelets are absorbed, they release enzymes to promote healing and tissue responses including attracting stem cells and growth factors to repair damaged tissue and cause regeneration and rejuvenation of the area of treatment.
Benefits of PRP/PRF
PRP/PRF uses your own blood, therefore eliminating allergy potential. PRP/PRF has been shown
to have tissue regenerating effects.
Other benefits include:
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minimal down time
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minimal risk
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short recovery time
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no general anesthesia required
Safety of PRP/PRF
PRP and PRF'S safety has been established for over 20 years for its wound healing properties and its theoretical
effectiveness has extended across multiple medical specialties including cardiovascular surgery, orthopedics,
sports medicine, podiatry, ENT, neurosurgery, dental and maxillofacial surgery (dental implants and sinus
elevations), urology, dermatology (chronic wound healing), and ophthalmology, cosmetic surgery.
Reference: Seamless Health Consent form 2023
