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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

Stephen M. Schaaf
4.8

Stephen M. SchaafMD

    Orthopaedics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Spine, Sports Medicine
Leon R. Scott
4.9

Leon R. ScottMD

    Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine

Why Choose Platelet Rich Plasma Injection Care at VUMC

  • medical chart, clipboard, cross, Knowledge and experience
    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. 

  • social, Collaborative care, people, conference, Team, staff, partners
    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. 

  • medical research, flask, Innovative techniques
    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

Vanderbilt Health Hendersonville
128 Anderson Lane N
Hendersonville, TN 37075
Today's hours:7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
5002 Crossings Circle, Suite 230
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
Today's hours:8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
6606 Charlotte Pike, Suite 104
Nashville, TN 37209
Today's hours:7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
1003 Reserve Blvd., Suite 130
Spring Hill, TN 37174
Today's hours:7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

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