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Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy (PRP)

At TPC, our team of physicians specialize in Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy to manage chronic joint pain. PRP is a concentrated blood sample that contains high levels of platelets, a critical component of the wound healing process. Platelets contain growth factors that are responsible for stimulating tissue generation and repair.

Platelets for Healing

This treatment can be used for all arthritic joints, damaged ligaments and tendons around the body. Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy is ideal for joint injuries, sports related injuries, and joint deterioration.

Our platelets have growth factors that are used by our body to heal cuts. These growth and healing factors can be used now for improving the symptoms of OSTEOARTHRITIC JOINT PAIN, LIGAMENTS and TENDONS INJURIES in many professional athletes and get them back to their daily professional activities. There are many patients who have early osteoarthritis of KNEES, and they are looking for ways to help their condition and avoid rapid degradation. There are also many patients with advanced osteoarthritis of their knees who are not fit for surgery knee replacement due to their age. These patients can use this treatment to reduce their symptoms and improve their function.

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In this procedure 30 to 60 ml of your own blood will be drawn and put into a special centrifuge. By spinning this blood, the platelets will be separated and concentrated on one side of the special container. We use the newest KEY PRP machine because we believe it produces a very high concentration of platelets.
 
The highly concentrated platelet plasma, or Platelet Rich Plasma will then be drawn into a syringe and would be injected into the affected sites of the body. We use ultrasound and if needed X-Ray for guidance and precision of our injections at our clinic. By using ultrasound, we would be able to assure that the exact and proper location that is affected is being injected. It also prevents any complications of an improper injection which may happen without guidance. We believe that ultrasound guided procedures if done properly, can significantly improve the outcomes of treatments.
 

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    PRP is not currently covered under the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP). Medical financing options are available, please inquire for more details.

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