JEFFREY PENG MD
SPORTS MEDICINE & FAMILY MEDICINE
PLATELET RICH PLASMA
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections Revolutionizing Sports Medicine
Dr Jeffrey Peng is a leader in platelet rich plasma therapy. He has invaluable informational content on YouTube and has published a peer reviewed article with many of the leading researchers and clinicians in the field of orthobiologics.
Platelet rich plasma injections also known as PRP have garnered significant attention for their remarkable results. PRP is derived from your own body and uses its natural healing mechanisms to alleviate joint pain, treat tendon injuries, and accelerate your recovery.
Natural Healing For Tendon Disorders And Tendinopathy.
Accelerated Recovery Times For Soft Tissue Injuries.
Better And More Sustained Pain and Symptom Relief.
Reduced Inflammation And Pain For Joints And Arthritis.
Improved Function And Quality Of Life.
Minimally Invasive With Fast Return to Daily Activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is platelet rich plasma (PRP)?
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Platelets are tiny blood cells that circulate in your blood. They serve many functions including initiating pathways that are involved in tissue healing, tissue remodeling, and pain relief. PRP also contains an enormous amount of growth factors that naturally circulate in your body
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How is PRP prepared?
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To obtain PRP, we draw your blood using a small needle into a specialized tube. The tube is placed in a centrifuge to concentrate the number of platelets. These concentrated platelets are mixed within the plasma (hence, platelet rich plasma) and injected under ultrasound guidance into the affected area. The entire process takes about 45 minutes to 1 hour and is done in the office. The injection itself is fairly painless and in most situations you can drive yourself home afterwards.
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What are the benefits of PRP?
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There is a large and growing amount of research which supports the use of PRP in soft tissue problems such as tendinopathy as well as bone problems such as osteoarthritis. Because PRP injections work on a cellular level, it can take up to 6-8 weeks to start feeling improvement. A majority of patients feel significant improvement by 12 weeks.
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Are there any side effects of PRP?
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All injections come with a risk for bleeding or infection. Our injections are done using sterile technique and under ultrasound guidance to minimize these risks. Some people will have a local inflammatory reaction after getting a PRP injection. This is a normal process and is due to your body responding to the release of growth factors. This resolves on its own after a few days. Fevers, significant redness, and persistent swelling or pain at the site of the injection are NOT normal. Let your physician know immediately as these could be signs of an infection.
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What to do before and after a PRP injection?
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Non steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) medications must be stopped at least ONE WEEK BEFORE the procedure. These include aspirin, ibuprofen (motrin), naproxen (aleve), meloxicam (mobic), celecoxib (celebrex), indomethacin (indocin), diclofenac (voltaren), etc. They should be held for a minimum of two weeks after the injection, the longer the better.
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Avoid strenuous activity involving the injection site for one week after the procedure. Day to day activities such as walking and household activities are fine.
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Apply heat or a warm compress to the injection site after the procedure. Continue to do so 3 times a day for 10 minutes each. Do this for the first 3 days. Avoid ice.
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You may take 1-2 tablets of extra strength Tyelnol if you have discomfort after the procedure.
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Where can I find more information about PRP?
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