Orthopaedics Unlimited

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy in Springfield and Newark

New Jersey PRP Injections: Conservative Orthopaedic Treatment

Recent advances in orthopaedics have focused on minimally invasive techniques, such as arthroscopy, an approach that repairs musculoskeletal issues without the impact on the surrounding tissues of traditional surgical procedures. Other innovations in orthopaedics are found in the field of bio-treatments, where the body's own natural processes and properties are utilized in the treatment of joints. One such bio-treatment is the use of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) in orthopaedic treatments and procedures.

Dr. Michael H Rieber has experience using PRP in the treatment of sports injuries as Team Orthopaedic Surgeon of the Newark Bears Minor League Baseball team, and as Team Physician for the Johnathan Dayton High School in Springfield, NJ. Schedule an appointment at his two offices located in Springfield and Newark, New Jersey, to discuss how PRP therapy can treat your musculoskeletal issue.

What is PRP?

Utilizing Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) involves taking the patient's blood and concentrating the platelets found in the blood through the use of a centrifuge. Platelets are blood cells that act as the body's natural healing mechanism. The concentration of platelets is then injected directly into the injured area to help speed the healing and recovery process.

Benefits of PRP Therapy

The use of PRP in orthopaedic treatment has been found to have several benefits for the patient. PRP therapy is a non-invasive procedure, as the plasma is injected using a common syringe. When used in conjunction with a surgical procedure, PRP therapy has been shown to reduce the necessary recovery time. As PRP therapy uses the patient's own blood, the risk of allergic reaction or transmissible infection is minimal.

Surgical and Non-surgical Uses of PRP

Initially developed in the 1970s, technological advances have allowed the use of PRP to expand from the hospital into physician's offices. PRP therapy is used to treat common sports-related injuries, such as tennis elbow, Achilles tendonitis, and patellar tendonitis. PRP injections have also been used in the treatment of early osteoarthritis and in joint pain relief.

PRP Therapy in Sports Medicine

Many common sports injuries involve tears to the ligaments of joints, such as the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) found in the knee. Unlike muscles, ligaments do not benefit from blood flow adequate enough to heal themselves after a traumatic injury. The addition of PRP to the surgical repair procedure of a ligament introduces an influx of the healing properties found in blood to the injured area. Combined with modern minimally invasive surgical techniques, the use of PRP has been shown to reduce the amount of recovery time necessary after a ligament tear injury and allows athletes, both professional and amateur, to get back on the field sooner.

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PRP Therapy in New Jersey

PRP is a promising innovation in the treatment of musculoskeletal issues and the results from its use are encouraging; however, it it still a relatively new practice and is not a panacea for all musculoskeletal injuries. Contact the Springfield and Newark, NJ, offices of Orthopaedics Unlimited to have our surgeons help you determine if PRP therapy will be an effective addition in the treatment of your musculoskeletal issue.

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