Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy
Platelet rich plasma (PRP) therapy relieves pain and promotes long lasting healing. It is most commonly indicated for chronic ligament and tendon sprains that have not responded to exercise therapy. The treatment works by rapidly spinning a small amount of the patients blood to separate and concentrate the platelets and other beneficial growth factors from the blood. The plasma containing the platelets and growth factors are then injected into the treatment area. It is the platelet's growth factors that, when concentrated, are thought to help spur tissue recovery.
How Does PRP Therapy Work?
PRP isolates and concentrates platelets into an easily-injected product that is applied directly to a wound or site of injury. The platelets contain Growth Factor that induce and support tissue repair. The increased concentration of growth factors contained in platelet-rich plasma jump starts the healing cascade directly to the wound site. The platelets are enmeshed in a dense fibrin clot that provides structure to the wound and a matrix over which new tissue grows. The fibrin matrix dissolves slowly, releasing the platelets throughout the critical initial phases of the healing cascade. As the platelets degranulate they express growth factors that recruit new cells to the site.
Is the PRP Technology Proven?
Yes. The product is currently used on humans to treat ACL repair, meniscus and rotator cuff tears, for chronic skin ulcers and to accelerate healing of bone voids prior to dental prosthetic implantation. Hundreds of studies have been conducted on the beneficial use of platelet-derived growth factors in the healing process. A list of selected research papers on growth factor science and applications is available on the Pulse Vet website.
Is PRP Therapy Safe?
PRP Therapy is 100% safe. Platelet-Rich Plasma is formed only by the animal's own blood, PRP will not illicit an immune response. The PRP Therapy is a closed sterile system and PRP is not exposed to conditions that may introduce biological or chemical contaminated during the processing. The interior of the tubes and all components in the fluid path are sterile.
What Applications Are Best for PRP Therapy?
PRP Therapy is ideal to use in any application where faster healing, increased wound strength, pain relief and reduce scarring is desired. PRP Therapy is ideal for use in
-Skin Injuries
-Bone Injuries
-Soft Tissue Injuries
-Chronic and Acute Wounds
-Injuries with Limited vascularity
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