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Platelet-rich plasma therapy is increasingly used in the treatment of orthopedic injuries. The strong action of plasma accelerates wound healing and stimulates the reconstruction of muscle tissue and tendons.
Platelet-rich plasmais one of the elements of the natural process of defense and regeneration of the organism in case of any injuries. It has great potential for tissue repair during the healing process, thanks to the so-called growth factors that particularly affect the reconstruction of muscles and tendons.
Plasma regenerating action
It is advisable that the platelet-rich plasma concentrate should be used whenever the goal is to accelerate the healing processes, both during elective surgery, e.g. reconstruction of the cruciate ligament, and during sports injuries, e.g. cartilage damage and chronic ailments, e.g. tennis elbow. Orthopedics, sports medicine and aesthetic medicine are examples of many areas of application of plasma therapy in order to stimulate the healing of damaged tissues.
These tests must be performed before starting plasma therapy
Depending on the disease entity, it is advisable to administer the preparation under ultrasound guidance during some procedures with the use of PRP. It seems particularly important in patients with plantar fascia enthesopathy (heel spur), because the aponeurosis is surrounded by abundant fatty tissue.
In patients with golfer's and tennis's elbow, palpation is sufficient, and the place of administration is most often the point of greatest pain.
Procedure steps after administration of the platelet-rich concentrate:
- The limb becomes immobilized.
- The control visit takes place 7-10 days after the administration of the platelet-rich concentrate. It is used to estimate the function of the limb and the intensity of possible pain.
Thrombotic prophylaxis after platelet-rich plasma therapy
When using platelet-rich plasma during treatments, you should pay attention to some important information. According to the guidelines of the Polish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology, thromboprophylaxis should be used during the entire period of immobilization of the lower limb + seven days after.
Patients presenting due to diseasesconcerning the elbow joint area, after the procedure, they are provided with an appropriate type of immobilization of the upper limb.
Most patients report very severe pain at the site of the application of the platelet-rich concentrate for the first few days. That is why proper analgesic treatment is so important (according to the recommendations of the attending physician). The doctor decides about the type and period of use of pharmacotherapy.
Please note that the patient will not be able to drive a car by himself after receiving PRP.
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