As it stands today, the numbers surrounding arthritis in the United States are large — more than 54 million adults are diagnosed with some form of arthritis. And the future is looking worse still — the prevalence of arthritis is projected to jump to more than 78 million adults by 2040.
Whether you’ve been diagnosed with arthritis or you’re struggling with undiagnosed joint pain and inflammation, it’s worth exploring a regenerative approach to healing through platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections.
Dr. Sean P. Nikravan is a big believer in the human body’s regenerative capabilities, and he’s pleased to offer PRP therapy at his Newport Beach, California, practice that taps into these incredible resources. If you’re struggling with achy and painful joints due to degenerative arthritis, you’re in the right place to learn more about the power of platelets.
Arthritis is a catchall term for more than 100 different conditions that ultimately lead to joint pain and inflammation. These two side effects are closely linked — the inflammation leads to a lot of the pain.
With our PRP injections, we inject a concentrated solution of platelets and plasma into your damaged tissues where they release growth factors and cytokines. This is important because cytokines are proteins that regulate inflammation.
By introducing these resources, we can reduce the inflammation and relieve joint pain, greatly improving your comfort.
PRP is a regenerative approach to painful joints, which means we’re not just tackling symptoms. Instead, our goal is to rebuild your joint with healthier tissues for far more sustainable results.
PRP releases growth factors that stimulate production of reparative cells. These fresh cells can help rebuild soft tissues inside your painful joint, including tendons, ligaments, muscles, and cartilage.
When you have a painful joint, it’s often stiff and unable to move as much as it once did thanks to pain and inflammation. PRP helps to set the stage for improved range of motion and function inside the joint, allowing you experience more mobility.
As you progress through your PRP treatments, your joints will gradually heal so you regain critical function, especially if you engage in some physical therapy while you’re in the midst of your PRP therapy.
A great benefit of PRP therapy for achy joints is that PRP “has a high level of safety for clinical applications,” according to a recent study in Frontiers in Medicine and many other studies on the safety and efficacy of PRP injections.
The reason for this is that we use your own platelets — we draw a sample of your blood and then isolate the platelets in a centrifuge. From there, we take the concentrate of platelets, mix it with some of your plasma, and inject the solution into your joints, where your body readily accepts the cells.
Not only are PRP injections helping many people to regain pain-free movement in the face of joint pain, but the treatment is a safe and sustainable approach for achy joints.
To learn more about these impressive benefits of PRP injections and find out for yourself how this regenerative therapy can boost your joint health and get you active again, please contact us to schedule an appointment.
