PRP & PRF Injections

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) are made from a small sample of your own blood. Concentrated and placed where you hurt, they are used to support healing in joints, tendons and soft tissue.

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Healing signals from your own blood

Platelets carry growth factors that help direct the body’s repair work. By spinning a sample of your blood, we concentrate those platelets many times beyond their normal level in the bloodstream, then deliver them to the area that needs help.

PRF is a related preparation that includes a fibrin matrix, which holds the growth factors in place and releases them more slowly. We discuss which preparation suits your situation. Because both are made from your own blood, allergic reactions are uncommon. Most patients notice gradual improvement over several weeks, and some need a short series of treatments.

At a glance

Visit
About 45–60 minutes, in office
Source
A small blood draw from you
Series
Often 1–3 sessions, several weeks apart
Downtime
Minimal; avoid strenuous activity for a couple of days

Who it may help

Patients with ongoing trouble in:

  • Knees and hips
  • Shoulders
  • Tennis or golfer’s elbow
  • Achilles and other tendons
  • Muscle and ligament strains
  • Plantar fasciitis

What to expect

  1. 1Blood draw. A small amount of blood is drawn from your arm, much like a routine lab test.
  2. 2Processing. The sample is spun in a centrifuge to concentrate the platelets, which takes a few minutes.
  3. 3Targeted injection. After the area is numbed, the preparation is injected where it is needed. Soreness for a day or two is common.

Care guided by a physician

Dr. Viglione and our nurse practitioners match PRP and PRF to your diagnosis and activity goals. Because we look at your overall health first, we can tell you honestly whether injections are likely to help or whether another step makes more sense.

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PRP and PRF questions

PRP is a liquid concentrate of platelets. PRF also contains fibrin, a natural scaffold that helps the growth factors stay in place and release over time. We recommend one based on the area being treated.

The first few days can bring some soreness. Many patients notice improvement gradually over about 4–8 weeks, and results vary by condition.

Often we ask patients to avoid anti-inflammatory medicines such as ibuprofen for a period before and after treatment, since inflammation is part of the healing process. We give you specific instructions at your visit.

Because the material comes from your own blood, the risk of rejection is low. As with any injection, there is a small chance of infection, bleeding or temporary flare-up, which we review with you beforehand.

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Individual results vary. This page is for information only and is not medical advice. PRP and PRF are not FDA-approved for the treatment of joint or tendon conditions.