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PRP Therapy in Tampa, FL

Platelet-rich plasma concentrated from your own blood and injected at the treatment site. Offered off-label; a provider evaluation determines whether it's right for you, and results vary.

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) preparation for injection therapy in Tampa

What PRP therapy is

PRP (platelet-rich plasma) therapy starts with a small blood draw, which is spun in a centrifuge to concentrate the platelets, the components of blood involved in the body's natural healing response. That concentrated plasma is then injected at the treatment site. PRP is considered an emerging therapy: it's offered off-label, meaning it isn't FDA-approved for the specific use we're discussing, and the evidence and individual results vary. A provider evaluation is required to determine whether it's a reasonable option for you.

Who it may help

We consider PRP case-by-case for appropriate candidates, most often for:

  • Knee pain: from overuse or early degenerative changes
  • Shoulder pain: including some rotator cuff and tendon-related cases

PRP isn't right for everyone or every condition. It's offered off-label, and whether it's worth considering for you depends on your specific case, which is why an evaluation comes before any recommendation.

What to expect

Your visit starts with an evaluation of whether PRP is a reasonable option for your specific case, including an honest conversation about the off-label status and that results vary. If you proceed, a small blood sample is drawn and processed on-site, then injected at the treatment area. Some soreness at the injection site afterward is common. It's typically used alongside, not instead of, the rest of your care plan.

Frequently asked questions

Is PRP FDA-approved?
PRP is offered off-label. That means the FDA has not specifically approved it for the condition being treated, though the blood-draw and processing equipment itself is cleared for general use. A provider evaluation determines whether it's appropriate for you.
Does PRP hurt?
The blood draw feels like a standard blood draw, and the injection may cause some discomfort or soreness at the site afterward, similar to other injections.
How many PRP treatments will I need?
It varies by person and by what's being treated. We discuss a specific plan during your evaluation.
Is PRP right for my knee or shoulder pain?
It depends on your specific case. PRP is considered case-by-case for appropriate candidates with knee or shoulder issues; a provider evaluation determines whether it's worth considering, and results vary.
What are the risks of PRP?
Since PRP uses your own blood, the risk of allergic reaction is low, but injection-site soreness, swelling, or bruising can occur. We discuss risks specific to your case during your evaluation.

Key takeaway: PRP therapy uses platelet-rich plasma from your own blood, injected at the treatment site to support the body's healing response. It's offered off-label for select knee and shoulder cases, a provider evaluation is required, and results vary.

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