PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) injection

Platelet Rich Plasma Injection in Paris

What is platelet-rich plasma (PRP)?

Natural, regenerative and restorative, these three poles form the basis of PRP, a rapidly expanding treatment. PRP is a revolutionary technique for transfusing a patient's own blood into a patient's own blood (autologous blood). PRP is essentially made up of two components: plasma and platelets, both of which contain proteins called "growth factors" that act as "messengers" for cell healing, reproduction and regeneration.

As a result, PRP plays a major role in stimulating the growth of new blood vessels, making it a formidable treatment for certain pathologies.

Initially reserved for top-level sportsmen and women to treat their joints, PRP, a regenerative medicine, is increasingly gaining acceptance and extending its field of action. All those suffering from injuries can benefit from it.

What is PRP infiltration?

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection is a natural treatment for pain and musculoskeletal injuries affecting the whole body (knee, shoulder, ankle, elbow, etc.). Tendon injuries, muscle tears, osteoarthritis of the knee, shoulder or ankle... PRP Injections are used to treat a wide range of tendon, muscle and joint pathologies.

After producing platelet-rich plasma from a sample of the patient's blood, this substance is injected into the target area. The aim is to exponentially boost the concentration of specific bioproteins or hormones, known as growth factors, in a given area to accelerate the healing process.

How does PRP injection work?

Our doctors are experts in this field.

Performed on an outpatient basis, the procedure takes 15 minutes.

First, your doctor (or, in some cases, your nurse) will draw a small amount of blood (between 10 and 15 ml of blood, the equivalent of a teaspoonful) from your arm.

Next, he places the blood sample in a machine called a centrifuge to obtain a platelet concentrate, which is then reinjected. 

Finally, the radiologist injects the PRP into the injured site. He may use ultrasound to guide the specific areas to be injected.

After a rest period, you can go home. It should be noted that injection takes place without the use of anesthesia, so as not to diminish the effectiveness of the PRP.

Is PRP infiltration painful?

During injection, it's quite normal to feel a little tingling. You may even feel pain for up to 48 hours after the injection, accompanied by a feeling of stiffness. In this case, to relieve the pain, you can ice the affected joint and take Paracetamol.

If the pain persists, don't hesitate to consult your doctor.

When is PRP injection necessary?

If drug treatment, physiotherapy or cortisone injection prove ineffective, your doctor may suggest Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection to treat muscle damage.

If pain becomes chronic, severe or lasts longer than a week, consult a physician. It's important to consult a doctor if the joint's range of motion is reduced or if flexing the muscle becomes difficult.

In the event of shock or trauma, consult a doctor immediately after the injury.

Is PRP effective?

Don't be surprised if you don't see results in the next few days. In fact, the action time is slow. You need to wait several weeks to feel the benefits of the injection.

Platelet-rich plasma has been shown to significantly improve the healing process.

If for some, injection proves ineffective, injections can be repeated.

Side effects are very limited, as this is an autologous transfusion, in which your own blood is reinjected. Allergies and intolerances are not a problem.

Advantages of the treatment:

  • Natural, allergy- and intolerance-free. No product manipulation, no chemical molecules are introduced into your body;
  • A risk-free technique that can help you avoid surgery;
  • PRP Injections reduce or even eliminate the need for analgesics and painkillers;
  • Over 70% of improvement when injection is properly carried out;
  • Rapid healing and recovery.

Platelet Rich Plasma Injection Appointment

Make an appointment for a PRP Injection at our centers:

Bachaumont Radiology 75002

Clinique Drouot 75009

PRP knee injection

The knee is a complex joint. It moves like a door hinge, enabling a person to bend and straighten their legs to sit, squat, jump and run. The knee is made up of four components: bones, cartilage, ligaments and tendons. Knee pain can have several etiologies. Pain may be caused by damage to one of the structures that make up the knee. In this case, PRP Injections of the knee may be necessary.

Thanks to their regenerative and anti-inflammatory action, and their capacity to renew collagen, PRP injection can relieve the pain of tendon pathologies and heal them more rapidly. In the case of osteoarthritis of the knee, which manifests itself as progressive destruction of articular cartilage, treatment with PRP Injections can "stem" the progression of osteoarthritis and improve knee functionality to optimize pain-free mobility. PRP injection is therefore highly effective in treating cartilage damage.

PRP foot and ankle injection

Achilles tendonitis is characterized by symptoms of intense pain and burning behind the ankle. While Achilles tendonitis is very common in people who engage in intense sporting activity, it can also be the result of age-related tissue degeneration. Thanks to its regenerative capacities, PRP helps repair damaged tissue.

Plantar fasciitis, characterized by inflammation of the thick fibrous membrane on the plantar part of the foot, can also be treated. Cracks or tears in the plantar fascia occur when the foot is overstretched. As a result, pain in the heel area is felt, and becomes more pronounced when walking, forcing sufferers to stand on the forefoot or outer edge of the foot when walking. PRP injection of this fascia is designed to help the fissure heal.

In addition, PRP Injections play a vital role in relieving painful stress fractures and foot fractures, thanks in particular to their highly beneficial action on cartilage.

PRP shoulder injection

The shoulder is a very fragile and complex joint, and one that's put under a great deal of strain by your daily movements. Made up of several structures (joint, tendon, ligament, etc.), damage to any one of them can cause a range of painful symptoms.

A revolutionary technique that directly uses the patient's own blood, PRP Injection can treat shoulder pathologies in the early stages of the disease.

Platelet-rich plasma injection therapy is distinguished by cell regeneration and stem cell proliferation, enabling cartilage and bone tissue to be repaired.

The case of "frozen shoulder" or "retractile capsulitis", manifested by blockages and stiffness of the shoulder, can also be treated. Characterized by an inflammatory disorder of the shoulder and soft tissues, PRP's active properties (notably anti-inflammatory) can easily treat a frozen shoulder.

PRP elbow injection

The elbow joint is a synovial joint located in the upper limb, between the upper arm and the forearm. It is the junction of three bones: the humerus in the upper arm, and the radius and ulna in the forearm.

Lateral pain in the elbow is the main feature of elbow tendonitis.

Elbow tendonitis is characterized by a degenerative process involving, among other things, disorganization of the collagen fibers. Chronic lateral fissure tendinopathy of the elbow can be relieved by injecting PRP into the elbow.

The results are very convincing. Even if the scientific community is still questioning whether the results are implacable, recent studies carried out by scientists and doctors on sportsmen and women have revealed that after one month, the crack disappeared in over 65 % of the patients observed.

What you need to know about PRP infiltration

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) infiltration is a promising method for treating a variety of joint pains, including those associated with bone injuries, tendonitis and tendon tears. The technique involves drawing blood from the patient, processing it to concentrate platelets, then injecting it directly into the affected joint, such as the hip or wrist. PRP promotes tissue regeneration, reducing the swelling and pain associated with conditions such as arthritis, bursitis or tendinopathies, particularly in the Achilles tendon or rotator cuff.

In addition to infiltration, rehabilitation and physiotherapy, under the supervision of a physiotherapist or orthopaedic surgeon, play a crucial role in functional recovery. These approaches help strengthen the muscles around the joint, facilitating better mobility after immobilization due to surgery or trauma. Joint aging can also be mitigated with this therapy, offering an effective alternative to hyaluronic acid-based treatments and minimizing the need for surgical solutions.

Last update: November 1, 2024
Controlled by Dr Jonathan Silvera

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