PRP for Joints
Joint pain slowing you down? You don’t have to settle for discomfort—or surgery. At aNu, we offer platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy, a regenerative treatment that uses your body’s own healing power to reduce inflammation and restore mobility naturally.
How Does It Work?
We draw a small amount of your blood, spin it in a centrifuge to separate the most potent healing components, then inject that PRP directly into the area causing pain. The result? Targeted, cellular-level healing that helps ease pain, improve function, and get you moving again—no scalpels, no downtime.
Benefits of PRP for Joints
Natural Healing Process
PRP uses your own blood, which means it is autologous and reduces the risk of allergic reactions or infections from outside sources.
Growth Factors
Platelets release a multitude of growth factors that play a crucial role in tissue repair and regeneration. These growth factors can stimulate cellular proliferation, collagen production, and other important healing processes.
Safety
When performed under sterile conditions and by trained professionals, PRP injections have a good safety profile. The most common side effects are similar to any other injection treatment, like pain at the injection site or temporary swelling.
Minimally Invasive
PRP therapy is a minimally invasive treatment that doesn’t require major surgery. It involves drawing a small amount of your own blood, processing it, and then injecting the concentrated platelet-rich plasma into the affected joint. This minimizes the risks associated with more invasive surgeries.
Reduced Downtime
Patients can typically return to their regular activities shortly after the treatment, often within a day or two.
Lower Risk of Infection
Since PRP therapy is an injection-based treatment rather than open surgery, the risk of infection is significantly reduced. Surgical procedures involving joint replacements or repairs carry a higher risk of infection due to the incisions and exposure to the external environment.
Natural Healing
PRP therapy harnesses the body’s natural healing mechanisms. Platelets in the plasma contain growth factors and proteins that can stimulate tissue repair and regeneration. This natural approach may appeal to individuals who prefer treatments that work with the body’s own processes.
Long-lasting Effects
While the duration of pain relief and improvements in joint function can vary among individuals, some patients experience long-lasting benefits from PRP therapy. This can lead to an improved quality of life and potentially delay or avoid the need for more extensive joint surgeries.
Personalized Treatment
PRP therapy can be customized to your specific condition and needs. The concentration of platelets in the plasma can be adjusted, and the treatment plan can be tailored to address the severity of the joint issue.
