Platelet Rich Plasma Injection
A Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection can help treat a range of injuries. The PRP injection is a shot filled with platelets from your own blood which can help lower pain and help you heal better. Our team will work with you to personalize your care plan and create a treatment plan that is right for you.
Conditions We Treat
- Cartilage tears
- Chronic ankle sprain
- Heel pain (plantar fasciitis)
- Hip bursitis/Tendinitis
- Knee and Hip osteoarthritis
- Ligament injuries of the elbow
- Ligament sprains/tears
- Osteoarthritis
- Shoulder bursitis/Rotator Cuff Disease
- Shoulder osteoarthritis
- Tennis/golfer’s elbow
- Tendinopathies (Tendinitis, Tendinosis, Tears, Tenosynovitis)
Meet Our Team
Why Choose Platelet Rich Plasma Injection Care at VUMC
- Knowledge and Experience
Our team-members have been using platelet rich plasma injection since 2014, documenting the results of our patient’s experience, and designing the treatment plans that help athletes & the general public recover as possible. We incorporate PRP into a care program that addresses your symptoms and their causes.
- Recognized Care
Platelet Rich Plasma Injection is cutting edge care that can help patients reduce their pain, improve their function, and reduce their risk of side effects to treatments like steroid injections. Because of the enthusiasm around treatments like Platelet Rich Plasma Injections we believe it is our responsibility to use it in a structured and measured way. Our responsible approach has earned the respect of pioneers in the field and the trust of patients.
- Advanced Research
Since our Platelet rich plasma injection team has officially formed in 2022, we have already submitted for three national grants to evaluate the results of PRP for patients in our community. Our team also serves on national grant review boards ensuring the future of PRP research yields helpful results for our community.
Location
Tests, Treatments and Services
- Chronic tendon treatments of the elbow, shoulder, hip and ankle
- Ligament injections in the elbow of throwing athletes
- Osteoarthritis and degenerative joint disease injections
- Ultrasound guidance to ensure treatment reaches the proper site
- Ultrasound-guided injections