We Offer Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections are used with the goal of reducing pain and supporting the body’s healing response after orthopedic injury and in arthritis. If you are dealing with either, talk with Dr. Tammy Penhollow, DO, at Precision Regenerative Medicine™ in Scottsdale, AZ about whether PRP is right for you.
Dr. Penhollow has offered PRP therapy since 2016 and has treated hundreds of patients with orthopedic injuries, spine and joint pain, with the aim of helping them return to the activities they love.
Patients searching for PRP injections often find their way to Dr. Tammy Penhollow at Precision Regenerative Medicine™, where regenerative science meets precision image-guided care.
To schedule an appointment, call the office or request an appointment online today.
PRP Injections: Your Questions Answered
What is platelet-rich plasma?
Plasma is the liquid part of your blood, while platelets are cell fragments that store highly specialized proteins called growth factors.
Any time you have an injury or disease, platelets travel to the area and release growth factors. Growth factors are involved in the body’s healing process, including:
- Trigger the healing response
- Regulate inflammation
- Attract circulating anti-inflammatory mediators and macrophages to the area
- Stimulate new blood vessel growth
- Help establish a supportive framework, called a matrix, for tissue repair
PRP delivers a concentration of these growth factors to the treated area, where they may support the body’s healing response.
Where does platelet-rich plasma come from?
Your PRP injection is made from your own blood. Dr. Penhollow draws a blood sample, then processes it in a centrifuge that separates the platelets and plasma from other cells.
Because PRP is made from your own blood (autologous), it avoids the immune rejection concerns that come with tissue from another person (allogeneic). Dr. Penhollow uses sterile technique to minimize the risk of infection.
Dr. Penhollow injects your PRP using real-time ultrasound and/or fluoroscopic imaging to see your tissues and guide the needle.
Imaging helps place the PRP at the intended site and can improve the accuracy of placement.
PRP is prepared from your own blood using an FDA-cleared preparation device. FDA clearance applies to the device and does not mean the FDA has evaluated PRP injections for specific conditions.
What types of patients come to Dr. Penhollow?
Patients who see Dr. Penhollow often have orthopedic injuries and conditions such as:
• Arthritis
• Sports injuries
• Rotator cuff tears
• Knee pain
• Shoulder pain
• Tendonitis
• Herniated discs
• Degenerative disc disease
• Ligament, tendon, and muscle injuries
PRP may support healing in some injuries, and Dr. Penhollow may consider it when an injury is slow to heal or the injured tissue has a limited blood supply.
Learn more about how PRP integrates with other biologic options on our Regenerative Medicine page: https://precisionmedprp.com/regenerative-medicine/.
Not every patient is a candidate for these procedures, and individual results vary. PRP and bone marrow concentrate are prepared from your own blood or bone marrow using devices cleared by the FDA for that preparation. FDA clearance applies to the devices and does not mean the FDA has evaluated these procedures for specific conditions. Procedures carry risks, including pain, bruising, bleeding, and infection, which Dr. Penhollow reviews with you during your consultation.