Knee, Shoulder, Hip, Golfer elbow, Tennis elbow and Plantar Fasciitis
Northbrook Clinic, 15a Northbrook Road, Ranelagh, Dublin 6
Ph: 015392836
Email: info@theinjectionclinic.ie
We hope to offer you an appointment within 2 weeks of receiveing your GP referral!
Mr Paul Nicholson
Providing Exceptional Care, One Patient at a Time
The Injection Clinic is a leading Medical Clinic in Dublin, specializing in orthopaedic and musculoskeletal disorder. With a team of highly skilled medical professionals lead by Mr Nicholson, we are dedicated to exceeding our patients' expectations and improving their quality of life. Our clinic offers personalized and comprehensive care, utilizing the latest techniques and technologies to deliver optimal results. Whether you are seeking relief from orthopaedic pain, or would like a consultation for orthopaedic surgery our experienced team is here to provide you with the highest level of care and support. Contact us today to learn more about our services and schedule a consultation.
PRP Injections
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a procedure that is increasingly being used in the treatment of injuries to tendons, ligaments, muscles and joints, such as chronic tendon problems and sprains. In the past, such injuries tended to be treated with medication, physiotherapy or sometimes surgery. PRP injections can also be used to treat osteoarthritis in certain circumstances.
Platelet-rich plasma offers an effective and minimally invasive alternative, using your own blood to promote healing. It is a form of regenerative medicine, which focuses on harnessing and amplifying the body’s own natural healing abilities.
Benefits of PRP Injections for joints
Plasma is the liquid component of blood, which also contains platelets and red and white blood cells. Platelets are vital for clotting and healing injuries. They contain proteins called growth factors. PRP uses a high concentration of platelets – between five and 10 times the number occurring naturally in blood – which means the number of growth factor proteins is also higher and this is the key to the treatment’s effectiveness. It is believed that the increased concentration of growth factors may help to speed up the healing process.
These activated platelets are injected directly into the injured part of your body. This releases growth factors which help to stimulate and increase the number of reparative cells produced by your body. The fact that the patient’s own blood is used means that risk factors are relatively small.
How does PRP work?
Platelet-rich plasma injection, sometimes called PRP or autologous conditioned plasma (ACP), attempts to take advantage of the blood’s natural healing properties to repair damaged cartilage, tendons, ligaments, or muscles. It is most commonly used for osteoarthritis. When treating osteoarthritis with platelet-rich plasma, PRP is directly injected into the affected joint. The goal is to reduce pain, improve joint function and possibly slow down damage to cartilage. For joint injections, it usually involves three injections, one week apart.
WHAT IS INVOLVED IN THE PROCEDURE?
Platelet-rich plasma is derived from a sample of the patient’s own blood. These therapeutic injections contain plasma with a higher concentration of platelets than is found in normal blood. The active agents are separated and concentrated with a double-barrelled syringe system and injected into the area to promote healing.
What do I need to do BEFORE my PRP Injections?
2-3 Weeks Before!
Prior to a PRP injection, you should avoid steroid medications for 2 to 3 weeks before hand.
1 Week Before!
Stop taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as aspirin or ibuprofen, or arthritis medications such as diclofenac, for 1 week prior to the procedure.
The day before my PRP Injections.
Drink plenty of fluids the day before the procedure.
