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Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) for Arthritis Treatment in Midland Park, NJ

What Is Arthritis?

PRP for Arthritis Treatment Midland Park, NJ

Characterized by inflammation which originates in the joint lining, arthritis is a chronic disease which causes progressive damage to the bone, tendons, ligaments and cartilage. Over 100 different forms of arthritis have been identified—from osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis to gout—but what they all have in common is progressively worsening pain, swelling, stiffness and mobility issues.

With no cure, arthritis sufferers usually turn to conventional medical treatments that can create long-term problems, have toxic side effects, or potentially lead to unhealthy dependencies on prescription pain medication. However, one innovative treatment is quickly becoming the go-to therapy for arthritis: platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy. PRP for arthritis utilizes platelets and other growth factors harvested from your blood to promote your body’s natural healing ability. 

If you are suffering from arthritis pain and deterioration in your joints, PRP therapy may be the key to sustained health and optimal mobility. To schedule a consultation with a qualified healthcare practitioner in Midland Park that specializes in PRP treatment for arthritis, call (201) 806-6099 or contact Medwell Orthopedics & Functional Medicine for Men & Women online.

How Does PRP Therapy for Arthritis Work?

Platelet-rich plasma has the potential to help alleviate chronic pain and improve joint function, and it may even help to slow or stop damage to the joints, bones and cartilage. Unlike pain injections, which bring temporary relief, PRP injections prompt actual healing and have a sustained outcome.

Since the 1980s, PRP has been used in surgery to trigger cell regeneration. In arthritis suffers, it is theorized that platelet-rich plasma treatment may:

  • Contain certain proteins that act on pain receptors
  • Inhibit inflammation
  • Stimulate increased production of the joint’s own natural lubrication
  • Slow the disease process
  • Stimulate the formation of new cartilage
  • Heal muscle, tendons, ligaments and even bone damage

Who is a Good Candidate for PRP Arthritis Therapy?

No matter the type or location of arthritis, PRP therapy may help you to experience profound relief from arthritis symptoms and slow the development of the disease. Good candidates for a PRP injection for arthritis include individuals who:

  • Experience pain severe enough to interfere with their daily activities
  • Have pain that does not respond to other pain relief options
  • Want to avoid the use of pain medications
  • Have not been helped by physical therapy or other more conservative treatments
  • Cannot take NSAIDs
  • Want to avoid steroids

Because PRP entails nothing more than concentrated growth factors derived from your blood, there is no allergic response or risk using PRP injections, even in deep tissue. However, PRP may not be effective for everyone. The following individuals should discuss the risks of PRP injections with a qualified healthcare professional:

  • People with advanced arthritis conditions
  • Individuals with compromised immunity
  • Those prone to frequent infections or antibiotic resistance
  • Individuals with bleeding disorders or who are on blood thinners
  • People with anemia
  • Women who are pregnant

What to Expect Using PRP Injections for Arthritis

PRP treatments for arthritis normally take no more than 90 minutes. First, your healthcare provider will draw your blood and place it into a centrifuge to concentrate your platelets. Once your PRP solution is concentrated, your healthcare provider may use a numbing agent—either before the injection or included in the serum injected into the joints being treated.

Because PRP injections require extreme precision and must be made directly into the joint capsule, your healthcare provider may use imaging technology like ultrasounds or CT scans with the injection. It is recommended that PRP injections should only be performed by healthcare practitioners who have participated in a formal training course or received direct training from an experienced, trained PRP physician.

Most people experience improvement in the first treatment, but ongoing sessions may be required. They are best spaced one month to six weeks apart. You may experience minimal pain or inflammation at the site of treatment, but since PRP contains its own pain-relieving properties, it normally kicks in and provides pain relief. The joint may be painful or swollen for 2-3 days, but most people can return to work the next day. Ask your healthcare provider before taking NSAIDs after the procedure.

It is important to maintain a healthy weight to reduce pressure on the joints, and ongoing physical therapy is usually recommended during PRP therapy to strengthen supportive musculature around the affected joints. Your healthcare provider can recommend diet and lifestyle changes to further support the health of your joints.

Using your body’s own platelet-rich plasma can be a safe and effective way to heal and repair your body from the joint damage and the chronic pain of arthritis. If you suffer from any of the over 100 forms of arthritis, request more information about PRP arthritis treatments today. Call (201) 806-6099 or contact Medwell Orthopedics & Functional Medicine for Men & Women online.

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33 Central Ave
Midland Park, NJ 07432
(201) 806-6099
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Allendale, NJ, Fair Lawn, NJ, Franklin Lakes, NJ, Glen Rock, NJ, Hackensack, NJ, Ho Ho Kus, NJ, Paramus, NJ, Ramsey, NJ, Ridgewood, NJ, Saddle River, NJ, Waldwick, NJ, Wyckoff, NJ, Hawthorne, NJ, Paterson, NJ