Investigating PRP Therapy Portland, Oregon

By Jason Anderson


Due to the recent opioid epidemic, a number of doctors have assigned pain managers to clients. In some cases, these individuals are responsible for managing different dosages of narcotic pain medication. Whereas, in a number of cases orthopedic professionals and primary health care providers are recommending clients obtain PIP or PRP therapy portland.

While a number of studies and trials have been completed with regards to these new injections, only one with regards to treating osteoarthritis in the knee has shown successful. Other trials focused on oral surgery, chronic tendinitis and osteoarthritis in other areas of the body showed little to no benefits after PRP injections. While this is the case, random controls in 2009 proved that use of the therapy for osteoarthritis in the knee often proved safe, effective and successful.

In 2009, another study analyzed the benefits associated with oral surgery such as sinus lifts and similar treatments. In all cases, the results indicated the therapy having no benefit with relation to oral surgeries. Whereas, while beneficial in osteoarthritis in the knee, other skeletal injuries failed to react positively to the treatment showing little to no elimination of pain and no change in mobility.

Originally having been thought to also be able to assist in bone healing, only one of out of four studies showed this to be the case. Whereas, proponents as early as 2004, began arguments that the negative study and trial results were due to poor and inadequate PRP samples from clients. As such, the therapy remains controversial while readily available at many clinics and hospitals.

When it comes to orgasms, PRP is being injected into the vagina by some Gynecologists whom suggest the process will improve and increase orgasms. While this is the case, there is no evidence to support the claims. In fact, there are some whom suggest this can be extremely risky, especially to individuals whom may have a risk for various blood cancers.

While only a few studies have shown PRP injections to be effective, there were no adverse reactions reported in any of the trials. In addition, researchers have suggested that the lack of positive results during studies have been lacking due to the methods being used during various trials. For example, while some women have been receiving these injections to enhance sexual experiences, there has been no proof that the use in this area is either safe or effective.

There are four basic methods in which blood platelets are prepared for PRP injections. The growth factors and efficiency of tissue growth within PRP are the primary factors and basis for using the therapy in tissue repair. As such, it is important to be specific when explaining different types of pain to a orthopedic specialist as different areas of the body react different to PRP therapy.

Platelet rich plasma is prepped by taking blood from a client, running it through a process to split the red blood cells, then injecting the split PRP back into the client. In most cases, the process takes place at a health clinic or private practice. Whereas, providers often use prepackaged kits and commercial equipment to obtain the injectable PRP.




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