Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy has emerged as a promising injection treatment for arthritis and tendonitis in recent years. However, not all PRP systems are the same. One of the more innovative PRP systems available for this treatment is the Arthrex ACP Max system. So, what is ACP Max, and how does it stand out [...]
Tendons attach muscles to bones, allowing movement by directing high forces from the muscle to the bone. Tendon disease, also known as tendonitis, develops due to overload and results in pain and reduced function. We offer a range of treatments for tendonitis, including exercise, GTN patches, shockwave therapy, and injections. A type of injection [...]
Shoulder pain is common among active individuals. Common causes of shoulder pain include rotator cuff tendinitis, frozen shoulder, and shoulder joint arthritis. Doctors have recently used PRP, or platelet-rich plasma, to inject growth factors to help heal tendons, ligaments and joints. So, can we use PRP injections for shoulder pain, and which shoulder conditions [...]
We use PRP (platelet-rich plasma) injections to treat musculoskeletal conditions such as arthritis and tendonitis. As PRP is derived from your blood, we can optimise its efficacy by following a few simple steps before the procedure. Likewise, your post-injection activities could also help recovery. PRP recovery time: what could we do to ensure platelet-rich [...]
Platelet-rich plasma therapy, also known as PRP injection, is a relatively new treatment option for common musculoskeletal conditions, including arthritis and tendonitis. However, numerous practitioners offer various PRP treatments. As a person thinking about Platelet-rich therapy for arthritis or tendonitis, which one would you choose? And does a more expensive system mean a better [...]
Arthritis comes in various forms. However, the most common type is osteoarthritis, a condition caused by wear and tear and inflammation. If you're unlucky enough to develop osteoarthritis, we need to know how to prevent its progression or mitigate damage. Can osteoarthritis be reversed? What is Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis is a type of arthritis where [...]
Knee cartilage starts to wear away as we get older. Knee pain and swelling symptoms develop as the cartilage cushioning begins to fail. So what happens when you have no cartilage in your knee, and what can you do about it? In this blog, we discuss treatment options for knee cartilage damage. Causes of [...]
The most common hip arthritis is osteoarthritis. This condition is characterised by the progressive loss of cartilage in the joint. As the cartilage is worn, bone is exposed, leading to inflammation and pain. Most hip arthritis occurs in people over the age of 50. However, some younger people in their 20s and 30s develop [...]
Tennis elbow or lateral epicondylitis is among the most common causes of elbow pain. It does not solely occur in tennis players but in anyone active in sport or work. Treatment for tennis elbow includes activity modification, exercise therapy, shockwave therapy, and injections. Recently, PRP injection for tennis elbow has become more popular. So, [...]
Platelet-rich plasma, also known as regenerative injection therapy, treats common musculoskeletal conditions, including knee arthritis. We produce PRP from whole blood taken from your arm. The blood is spun, separating the heavier red and white cells from the lighter platelets and plasma. This plasma, containing a higher concentration of platelets and growth factors, is [...]
