{"id":3384,"date":"2020-06-12T20:19:11","date_gmt":"2020-06-12T20:19:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ripehost.co.uk\/kneeclinic\/?page_id=3384"},"modified":"2020-06-14T13:04:23","modified_gmt":"2020-06-14T13:04:23","slug":"prp-injections","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ripehost.co.uk\/kneeclinic\/prp-injections\/","title":{"rendered":"PRP Injections"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 reverse-cols hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-equal-height-columns\"  style='background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: left top;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;border-top-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-top-style:solid;border-bottom-style:solid;'><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row \"><div  class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_2_3 fusion-builder-column-0 fusion-two-third fusion-column-first 2_3\"  style='margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;'><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\" style=\"padding: 5% 17% 5% 17%;background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\"   data-bg-url=\"\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content-centered\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content\"><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-center\" style=\"margin:0;color:#0075c4;\">PRP Injections in Birmingham<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Mr Prakash specialises predominantly in knee and hip joint surgery especially for young adults (age 20-65). He routinely performs surgery related to sports injuries and arthritis and one of his key focuses is on PRP Injections.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  data-animationType=fadeInLeft data-animationDuration=0.5 data-animationOffset=100% class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_1_3 fusion-builder-column-1 fusion-one-third fusion-column-last fusion-column-inner-bg-wrapper fusion-animated 1_3\"  style='margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;'><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\" style=\"padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"  data-bg-url=\"https:\/\/ripehost.co.uk\/kneeclinic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/mr-divya-prakash-specialist-in-knee-and-hip-surgery-specialist-knee-surgeon-in-Birmingham-UK.jpg\"><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"fusion-column-inner-bg hover-type-zoomin\" ><a  aria-label=\"mr divya prakash specialist in knee and hip surgery, specialist knee surgeon in Birmingham, UK\"><span class=\"fusion-column-inner-bg-image\"  style=\"background-color:#1a1a1a;background-image: url('https:\/\/ripehost.co.uk\/kneeclinic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/mr-divya-prakash-specialist-in-knee-and-hip-surgery-specialist-knee-surgeon-in-Birmingham-UK.jpg');background-position:center top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\"><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-equal-height-columns\"  style='background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.1);background-position: left top;background-repeat: no-repeat;background-blend-mode: overlay;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;border-top-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-top-style:solid;border-bottom-style:solid;'><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row \"><div  data-animationType=fadeInRight data-animationDuration=0.5 data-animationOffset=100% class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_1_3 fusion-builder-column-2 fusion-one-third fusion-column-first fusion-column-inner-bg-wrapper fusion-animated 1_3\"  style='margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;'><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\" style=\"padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"  data-bg-url=\"https:\/\/ripehost.co.uk\/kneeclinic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/golfer_356x350.jpg\"><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"fusion-column-inner-bg hover-type-zoomin\" ><a  aria-label=\"golfer_356x350\"><span class=\"fusion-column-inner-bg-image\"  style=\"background-color:#1a1a1a;background-image: url('https:\/\/ripehost.co.uk\/kneeclinic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/golfer_356x350.jpg');background-position:center top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\"><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div><div  data-animationType=fadeInRight data-animationDuration=0.1 data-animationOffset=100% class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_2_3 fusion-builder-column-3 fusion-two-third fusion-column-last fusion-animated 2_3\"  style='margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;'><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\" style=\"padding: 10% 10% 10% 10%;background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\"   data-bg-url=\"\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content-centered\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content\"><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-center\" style=\"margin:0;color:#0075c4;\">PRP Injections<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text\"><p>Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a part of a patient\u2019s own blood. The plasma has a high concentration of platelets, a particular type of cell present in all individuals, hence its name \u201cPlatelet-Rich Plasma\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Injections of a concentration of a patient\u2019s own platelets has been shown to accelerate the healing of injured tendons, ligaments, muscles and joints as it has a high concentration of growth factors. \u00a0\u00a0PRP injections use each individual patient\u2019s own blood cells to help with the recovery of various musculoskeletal problems.<\/p>\n<p>Mr Prakash normally performs the procedure in outpatient setting. PRP injections are prepared by taking patient\u2019s own blood and centrifuging it to concentrate the platelets. The plasma, with high concentration of platelets, is then injected directly into the injured or diseased part of the body. This releases the growth factors that stimulate and increase the number of reparative cells the body normally produces.\u00a0\u00a0 In total the procedure should last around 10-15 minutes.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0PRP relieves pain without the risks of surgery, general anaesthesia, or hospital stays and without a prolonged recovery. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Mr Prakash recommends that patients should have three PRP injections at weekly intervals as studies have shown that this is more effective than one single injection.<\/p>\n<p>Platelet-rich plasma has been found to significantly enhance the healing process, and its use is becoming increasingly common for conditions like tendonitis and even early arthritis. After the injection, a patient must avoid exercise for a short period of time before beginning a rehabilitation exercise program. Use of anti-inflammatory medication is also recommended to be reduced for about three weeks after the injection.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-equal-height-columns\"  style='background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.1);background-position: left top;background-repeat: no-repeat;background-blend-mode: overlay;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;border-top-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-top-style:solid;border-bottom-style:solid;'><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row \"><div  data-animationType=fadeInRight data-animationDuration=0.1 data-animationOffset=100% class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_2_3 fusion-builder-column-4 fusion-two-third fusion-column-first fusion-animated 2_3\"  style='margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;'><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\" style=\"padding: 10% 10% 10% 10%;background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\"   data-bg-url=\"\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content-centered\"><div class=\"fusion-column-content\"><div class=\"fusion-text\"><p>Advantages of PRP injections include reduction in the need for anti-inflammatories or stronger medications. The adverse effects of PRP injections are very limited because, since the injections are created from the patient\u2019s own blood, the body will not reject or react negatively to them. As with any injection, there is a very small risk of infection.<\/p>\n<p>Some early-stage clinical studies in humans have been promising, but are limited by their study design and few patients. In a small study involving knee\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hss.edu\/condition-list_osteoarthritis.asp\">osteoarthritis<\/a>, PRP treatment was shown to be more effective than\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hss.edu\/condition-list_viscosupplementation.asp\">hyaluronic acid<\/a>\u00a0treatment.<\/p>\n<p>In Mr Prakash\u2019s personal experience, his patients who have received the injections have benefitted significantly from them.<\/p>\n<p>Because PRP is created from a patient\u2019s own blood, it is considered a relatively low-risk treatment with the potential to improve or speed healing. \u00a0\u00a0More studies are needed to prove the effectiveness of PRP treatment and to research the best\u00a0ways to standardize the treatment\u2019s preparation.<\/p>\n<p>In summary:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is prepared from a patient\u2019s own blood.<\/li>\n<li>PRP is a concentrated source of growth factors which helps healing<\/li>\n<li>Researches indicate that PRP treatment may improve healing in many tissues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;color:#0075c4;\"><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  data-animationType=fadeInRight data-animationDuration=0.5 data-animationOffset=100% class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_1_3 fusion-builder-column-5 fusion-one-third fusion-column-last fusion-column-inner-bg-wrapper fusion-animated 1_3\"  style='margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;'><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\" style=\"padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"  data-bg-url=\"https:\/\/ripehost.co.uk\/kneeclinic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/PRP-Injections-in-Birmingham.jpg\"><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"fusion-column-inner-bg hover-type-zoomin\" 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