4 Things You Should Know About PRP Injections

Posted by Spectrum Medical Group, Inc. on February 14th, 2020

Platelet-rich Plasma or PRP injections in Los Angeles are used to treat a wide range of diseases and they have been creating a buzz in the recent years. So, how do they work and why are they better than other treatments? The important thing is to conduct your research and separate fact from fiction.

There are many speculations about this new treatment and the way it alleviates pain in different areas of the body. If you are considering PRP injections in Los Angeles, here are the four most important facts you should know.

1. How do PRP injections work?

PRP injections are prepared by harvesting blood from the patient and using a centrifuge machine to separate platelets from other blood components. Then, PRP is injected back to the patient directly to the joints or the affected area. The entire outpatient medical procedure will only take an hour or two. Recovery is also fast. 

2. Why is platelet-rich-plasma effective?

The human body does a great job of healing itself from illness and injury. The platelets found in the blood are responsible for ensuring tissue repair. Medical professionals and researchers believe that using a high concentration of PRP—specifically the patient's own blood—will help the body in defending and repairing itself.

By providing the affected or injured area with more platelets, inflammation is found to be reduced and tissues are repaired. PRP injections in Los Angeles contain many growth factors needed to create new cells, which speeds up the body’s healing process.

3. What types of injuries can be treated through PRP injections?

PRP injections are popular for treating injuries of the tendons, muscles, and ligaments, as well as bone fractures, spine problems, and osteoarthritis.

4. Who should consider this treatment?

Even though the concentration is five to ten times more than untreated blood, PRP injections do not cause complications. But like any kind of treatment, there are risks involved. Different patients have different experiences with PRP therapies. While this treatment is among the safest and most promising today, it's always best to consult doctors to know if you are a good candidate.

About the Author:

Dr. Adam Nia is founder and CEO of Spectrum Medical Group. He is a 1991 graduate of Southern California University of Health Sciences. He has been in private practice for the last 20 years. He has extensive training and experience in creating and managing multi-specialty Medical clinics where he brings the best of Different Medical disciplines under one roof for comfort and ease of patient care.

He also has extensive knowledge on treating and managing patients with industrial injuries. He has postgraduate certifications in spinal biomechanics and manipulation under anesthesia. Dr. Nia is a member of both the American Chiropractic Association and California Chiropractic Association.