(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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How is PRP Joint Injection Administered?
Our doctors are highly trained in regenerative medicine and orthopedics. Ensuring the administer the PRP Joint Injection in a pain-free way to provide the best results. First, we get a small sample of your blood from the arm. Then, we put that blood sample into a centrifuge to isolate components and leave a concentrated liquid of platelets in plasma (PRP). We often vary the procedure to suit different
needs, leading to different concentrations of these components. The next step is to disinfect + numb your joint (prolotherapy) and inject the ( PRP) into the affected area. The area will be numb/sore from 12-24 hours typically. The affected area should resolve and improve in pain/structure/function within 4 weeks.
WHICH IV IS BEST FOR ME?
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)
- It offers lasting relief for the joints (85% of patients treated with PRP)
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 results in 50% improvement with 1 injection – Dr. Phan’s clinical results.
PRP is a vicious solution which can be painful. 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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