Platelet Rich Plasma Polson. Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy is offered by Dr Katie Carter at Mission Healing Arts.
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Dr. Katie Carter in Polson Montana is a Montana board certified primary care Naturopathic Medical Doctor. She is passionate about helping people live longer, stronger, pain free lives.
Platelet Rich Plasma injection (prp) is a treatment option for chronic tendinosis. Common examples of tendinosis are shown below, although any other tendon may be involved.
Golfer’s Elbow
Tennis Elbow
Achilles Tendinosis
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Plantar Fasciitis
Tendinosis (often mislabeled as tendonitis) is a degenerative, often painful, non-inflammatory condition of a tendon usually affecting people over the age of 35. This degenerative portion of tendon is weaker than normal tendon, and may be at risk of progressing to a tear later in the course of the disease.
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Platelet Rich Plasma, in Polson
Platelet Rich Plasma is prepared by centrifugation of a patient’s blood, and extracting specially prepared platelets with a small amount of plasma. The platelets are then injected into the area of tendinosis. Platelets contain high concentrations of growth factors known as cytokines which initiate a cascade of events leading to tissue regeneration through new blood vessel growth and collagen synthesis. Our office is in Polson Montana.
The Procedure:
An initial visit with Dr. Carter will be needed to determine if you are a candidate for PRP injection. An MRI may be needed to confirm the diagnosis and to rule out other local complicating conditions. Patients who have failed traditional treatment with medications and therapy may be candidates for PRP injection. If PRP is determined to be an option, the procedure will be scheduled on a different day, and will take about one hour.