What is PRP: PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) is the use of the serum obtained by separating the platelets in our blood, which is defined as platelet-rich serum, for treatment purposes. Platelets in our blood are the first to come to the wound area in case of injury and stop bleeding. These are the cells that initiate the healing process by creating a plug. After the plug formation, wound healing begins with the effect of enzymes and hormones secreted from platelets. Connective tissue cells and stem cells coming to the area with the effect of these hormones and enzymes provide healing. Separating platelets from the blood and injecting them into the damaged area or the area with delayed healing is the basis of the treatment. In order for PRP to be effective, the damaged tissue must have healing potential.
How it is done: Approximately 10 ml of blood (approximately 1 tube) taken from the patient's vein is transferred to a tube containing a substance that prevents the blood from clotting and the destruction of platelets and is centrifuged. In the tube obtained after centrifugation, platelets are at the bottom of the serum above the red cells. It is prepared by pulling the most intense part into the syringe. Most of the time, it is applied to the patient after local anesthesia. It is usually done in 3 or 4 sessions, but more applications can be made if necessary. There is no use of any ilea in PRP application. It is a natural procedure performed entirely using the patient's own blood. It does not have any side effects. It can be applied more than once and does not require hospitalization or observation, thanks to the ease of outpatient application.
To whom it is performed: Lateral and medial epicondylitis (tennis elbow, golfer's elbow), heel spurs, muscle tears, It has a wide range of uses such as chronic tendon injuries, lateral ligament injuries in the ankle and knee joints, rotator cuff tears in the shoulder joint, and bone fractures with delayed union.
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