PRP Treatment
PRP treatment Ankara, stands for “Platelet Rich Plasma”, PRP is used today in many areas such as skin rejuvenation, hair loss, pain treatment and muscle diseases. PRP treatment, which provides the renewal of tissues thanks to the person’s own healthy cells, is very successful results especially when applied together with physical therapy and rehabilitation. In PRP treatment, a sample is taken from the person’s own blood and platelet cells are enriched and injected back into the damaged area. Therefore, it is one of the most effective treatments with the lowest rate of allergies and side effects. In the continuation of our article, you can find more detailed information about PRP treatment. For Ankara PRP treatment applications, you can contact the clinic of Specialist Dr. Nural Aydın.
What is PRP?
PRP treatment Ankara means “platelet rich plasma”. Platelet-rich plasma; It is a fluid with intense reparative properties obtained by concentrating platelet cells, which are normally found in the blood. For this procedure, a blood sample is taken from the patient himself. The blood sample taken is condensed under laboratory conditions and after the platelet cells in its content are multiplied, it is ready to be injected back into the body. In this newly created plasma, we can say that there are about 100 times more platelet cells compared to normal.
How Does PRP Affect?
So what does the concentration of platelet cells in the blood do? Platelet cells are reparative cells found in our body. They are effective in treating wounds, regenerating tissues and strengthening collagen fibers. Therefore, the concentration of platelet cells in a region means that the area enters a rapid healing process. PRP treatment shows its effect by renewing and strengthening the tissues in the region where it is located.
How is PRP Treatment Used in the Field of Physical Therapy?
We can say that PRP treatment is one of today’s exciting scientific developments. It is used in many areas due to the fact that it has no side effects and high healing power. Aesthetic applications and hair loss treatment are common uses of PRP. Therefore, many people began to know about it. However, one of the areas where PRP is very effective is pain treatment and physical therapy applications… Thanks to its feature that renews the tissues and strengthens the connective tissues, PRP offers a successful option for the treatment of especially idiopathic, that is, pain of unknown cause. PRP can be used to support the physical therapy process in athlete injuries, to strengthen the tissues damaged by aging and to get faster results from physical therapy.
How is PRP Treatment Applied?
PRP treatment is a procedure performed by injection. First of all, some blood is taken from the person. The blood sample taken is condensed in a laboratory environment under completely sterile conditions. It is then re-injected into the damaged tissues. It can be applied to all parts of the body, especially the shoulders, leg area, heel, ankles, hips and elbows.
Diseases That Can Be Treated with PRP:
- Shoulder pain
- Cartilage degenerations
- Knee, shoulder, hip joint calcifications
- Ankle sprains
- Heel spur
- Ear pain (Muscle Tensions)
- Muscle, ligament and tendon Injuries
- Tennis elbow
- Fracture healing problems (non-boiling)
- Stress tears that do not heal in athletes
- Who is Ankara PRP Treatment Not Suitable For?
- Patients with clotting disorders
- If the platelet count is low
- If there is an infection in the area to be treated
- PRP treatment is not preferred in people with some chronic diseases.
PRP Prices
Ankara PRP treatment is an effective, practical and safe treatment. For this reason, it is frequently preferred especially in our patients who complain of persistent pain. A single session is usually sufficient for PRP treatment. In order for PRP to show its effect regularly, re-application can be made at intervals of 3 – 6 months. If the tissue damage is fresh and advanced, it may be preferable to apply 2 – 3 sessions. At this point, it is important to follow the evaluation of an experienced physical therapist. For more information about Ankara PRP treatment prices, you can contact our clinic and make an appointment with Specialist Dr. Nural Aydın.