(PRP) Platelet Rich Plasma Joint Injections
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Licensed PRP Joint Regenerative Doctors
in San Diego
Platelet-Rich Plasma therapy, sometimes called PRP therapy or Autologous Conditioned Plasma (ACP) therapy, attempts to take advantage of the blood’s natural healing properties to repair damaged cartilage, tendons, ligaments, muscles, or even bone.
PRP has benefited thousands of patients from chronic injuries such as a torn meniscus or life changing degeneration such as disc herniations or osteoarthritis.
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POTENTIAL BENEFITS
- Reduces and heals inflammation
- Heals several sport injuries (ACL, MCL, Rotator cuff injuries, low back injuries)
- Osteoarthritis (knees, ankles, hips, low back, shoulder, elbows)
- Degenerative joint disease
- Repair of connective tissues (ligaments, tendons, fascia)
- Simple and minimally invasive
- It offers lasting relief for the joints (85% of patients feel 85% improvement with 3 treatments)
How are PRP Joint Injections Administered?
Our doctors are highly trained in regenerative medicine and orthopedics, ensuring the administration of PRP Joint Injections as a pain-free way to provide lasting results. Our medical team will first look at any patient-provided imaging, followed by a physical examination of the affected area(s). We then collect a sample of your blood, separate the blood components in a machine called a centrifuge, and extract the PRP from the sample.
The next step is to disinfect the surrounding skin and inject a dextrose and lidocaine numbing solution into the injured area to ensure comfort (prolotherapy). Lastly, the doctor will inject the PRP into the injured area to introduce the growth factors and stimulate the healing response. When you book an appointment at LIVV, we provide you with pre and post care guides to assist you in gaining the best results from your treatment.
You can expect feelings of numbness, soreness, and fullness around the treated area from 12-24 hours typically. The affected area should resolve and improve in pain, structure, and function within 4 weeks.
WHICH IV IS BEST FOR ME?
What Other Services Does
LIVV Natural Health Offer?
LIVV Natural Health was established to support you and other people to experience their optimal level through a holistic, natural approach. We have a beautiful center where we promote a healthy lifestyle for all our clients and teach you how to manage your life.
Our professional doctors and assistances are trained to provide different services and are passionate about their work. Some of these services are IV Hydration, PRP Injections, Vitamin B12 Shots, Ozone Therapy, Concierge Natural Medicine, Hormone Replacement Therapy, etc.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- It contains growth factors to heal specific connective tissues such as ligaments and tendons.
- It treats chronic injuries and may result in 50% improvement with 1 injection – Dr. Phan’s clinical results.
- 85% of patients feel 85% improvement in pain, structure, and function after 3 treatments – Dr. Phan’s clinical results.
PRP is a vicious solution which can be uncomfortable. At LIVV, with the purchase of PRP injections, prolotherapy is injected 1st (50% dextrose and 1% lidocaine) to numb the area to reduce pain and also promote inflammation and healing of connective tissues.
- Cancer
- Uncontrolled diabetes or heart disease
- Surgery within 1 month
- Thrombocytopenia (low platelet count)
- Chronic liver disease
- Chronic autoimmune disease
No, PRP injections are not covered by insurance. LIVV can provide the patient with a superbill that the patient can submit to their insurance for reimbursement.
Yes, PRP works well in conjunction with IV therapy, a balanced nutritional plan, and a well planned movement and mobility program.
On average, PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) works quickly with patients noticing a difference in pain, structure, and function within 1-2 weeks after treatment.
3 sessions with intervals of 4 weeks
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