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PRP Therapy Explained

July 29, 2015/0 Comments/in Health, Regenerative Medicine /by Matthew Thorson

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We have talked briefly about Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy in previous blogs. In this article, we are going to walk you through the details of PRP injection therapy – the concept behind PRP and what you can expect during the procedure.

The Concept Behind PRP

PRP Therapy is a regenerative treatment that repairs, restores, and rejuvenates degenerative tissue using completely natural methods. Platelets are the component of human blood responsible for clotting a wound. When you accidentally cut yourself while chopping food, your platelets immediately rush to the site of the wound and begin rebuilding tissue to stop the bleeding (without platelets you would simply bleed out). In PRP therapy, the patient’s own tissue-rebuilding platelets are used to stimulate regrowth and repair in injured or degenerative areas of the body. Here are a few conditions PRP can successfully treat:

  • Ligament injuries (ACL, MCL tears)
  • Damaged or destroyed cartilage
  • Wrinkled or damaged skin

The PRP Procedure

The PRP injection procedure is relatively quick an easy. First, your physician will take a small blood sample from you. This sample is then placed in a centrifuge, which separates out the various aspects of the blood (the platelets, red blood cells, white blood cells, and plasma). Once that is finished, the platelet rich plasma is injected into the injured area of the patient’s body (for example, the knee for a patient suffering from an ACL tear or osteoarthritis). The whole process takes about an hour and patients are able to go home shortly after the procedure is finished.

Minnesota PRP Therapy

If you are interested in learning more about how PRP injection therapy can help you, contact Advanced Spine & Pain Clinics of Minnesota today. Dr. Matthew Thorson is trained in regenerative medicine techniques and can tell you if PRP therapy is a good option for treating your condition. Make an appointment in Edina with Dr. Thorson by filling out our appointment form or calling 612.223.6227.

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The Difference between Tennis Elbow & Golf Elbow

July 6, 2015/0 Comments/in Health, Regenerative Medicine /by Matthew Thorson

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Tennis elbow and golf elbow are overuse injuries that get their names from the repetitive motions required while playing tennis or golf. But you don’t have to be a tennis player or a golfer to develop either condition. In this article, we will investigate the similarities and differences between two related conditions: tennis elbow and golf elbow. Read on to learn about the causes, symptoms, and regenerative medicine treatment options for these conditions.

Tennis Elbow vs. Golfer’s Elbow

Tennis elbow and golf elbow are both repetitive stress injuries. They occur most commonly in tennis and golf players (hence the names) who repeatedly swing racquets or clubs during play. Despite their names, these conditions are not exclusive to the golfers and tennis players of the world. They are also relatively common in people whose jobs require repetitive manual labor (for example, a construction contractor who uses a hammer on a daily basis).

Medically speaking, tennis and golf elbow are both marked by an inflammation of the tendons attached to the elbow. The basic difference between tennis and golf elbow is where exactly the inflammation occurs – tennis elbow impacts the outside of the tendon, while golfer’s elbow impacts the inside.

Symptoms of tennis and golf elbow can include any of the following:

  • Pain in the elbow that may radiate to the forearm and wrist.
  • Tenderness or swelling near the elbow.
  • Weakness in the arms or hands.

If you experience any of these signs of tennis or golf elbow, make an appointment with a physician to diagnose the condition and discuss options for treatment.

Regenerative Medicine Treatment Options

PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) Therapy is a regenerative treatment method that can significantly reduce pain from tennis and golf elbow. The procedure involves injecting your own cells into the elbow region. These cells help jump-start the body’s natural healing process and aid in the regeneration of tissue.

Tennis elbow and golf elbow can be annoying at best and debilitating at worst. If you are experiencing any of the symptoms of tennis or golf elbow, contact Advanced Regenerative Minnesota to discuss your treatment options.

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