{"id":1047,"date":"2013-05-21T11:36:26","date_gmt":"2013-05-21T11:36:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stemcelltherapyincalifornia.com\/?page_id=1047"},"modified":"2017-07-21T05:19:53","modified_gmt":"2017-07-21T05:19:53","slug":"platelet-rich-plasma-prp-therapy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stemcelltherapyseattle.com\/stem-cell-treatments\/platelet-rich-plasma-prp-therapy\/","title":{"rendered":"Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy"},"content":{"rendered":"

FAQs on Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy in Seattle<\/h1>\n

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One of the most exciting advancements in regenerative medicine is platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy. The PRP i\"PRP<\/a>s given by injection, which allows the reintroduction of the body’s own stem cells and growth factors. PRP has the ability to regenerate damaged and injured tissues.<\/span><\/p>\n

What exactly is PRP?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

PRP is plasma with a high platelet count. The plasma represents more than half the total blood volume, and it is a straw-colored liquid that contains hormones, proteins, minerals, clotting factors, and immunoglobulins.<\/span><\/p>\n

How is PRP obtained?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Platelet-rich plasma is removed from the patient with a simple blood draw from an arm. The blood is placed in a centrifuge, which is a machine that spins around rapidly and separates the plasma from the rest of the blood. The plasma contains a high concentration of platelets and growth factors.<\/span><\/p>\n

How does PRP work?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

PRP facilitates tissue repair with the growth factors and platelets it contains. It calls in the body’s stem cells too which helps regenerate damaged tissues. Stem cells will then differentiate into cartilage, ligament, tendon or other cells.<\/span><\/p>\n

What are the indications for platelet-rich plasma therapy?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

PRP is used to treat various joint injuries and damage. Ligament and tendon injuries benefit because these structures often have limited blood supply. In addition, PRP injections can be used for inflammatory arthritis conditions. The most common indications for PRP are:<\/span><\/p>\n