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Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)

Using Your Own Blood as a Regenerative Option

Platelet-Rich Plasma, commonly called PRP, is prepared from a small sample of your own blood. The blood is processed to concentrate platelets, which contain growth factors involved in the body's normal healing response.

At Regenerative Medicine of Raynham, PRP is not our primary regenerative approach, but it may be considered in selected situations when we believe it is appropriate for the individual patient.

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PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) is prepared from a small sample of your own blood, concentrated in-office and delivered to a specific tissue identified during your evaluation. At Regenerative Medicine of Raynham, PRP is not offered as a standalone product. It is considered only when the examination, imaging review and your goals indicate that this approach may be appropriate for you.

What Is PRP?

PRP is an autologous procedure, meaning the material comes from your own body. A blood sample is collected and processed to separate and concentrate the platelet-containing portion of the blood. The resulting preparation can then be used as part of a regenerative procedure.

Because PRP preparation methods and patient factors vary, not all PRP preparations are identical and outcomes can vary.

When Might We Consider PRP?

We don't recommend PRP simply because someone has joint or tendon pain. The decision depends on factors such as your examination findings, the tissue involved, the nature and duration of the problem, previous care and your overall goals.

For some patients, PRP may be considered as one component of a broader plan designed to support the body's natural healing and recovery processes.

Our Approach

  1. 1

    Evaluate First

    Understand what may be contributing to the problem.

  2. 2

    Choose the Appropriate Option

    Determine whether PRP — or another conservative or regenerative approach — makes the most sense.

  3. 3

    Restore Function

    Address movement, strength and other factors that may influence long-term function.

How we evaluate patients

Is PRP Right for You?

PRP is not appropriate or necessary for every patient.

An evaluation allows us to determine whether PRP, another regenerative option, conservative care, rehabilitation, or referral to another healthcare provider may be more appropriate.

We don't begin with a procedure. We begin with understanding you.

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Regenerative Medicine of Raynham
575 South Street West, STE 2B
Raynham, MA 02767
(774) 409-5055

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Concerns this is commonly evaluated for

Being listed here does not mean this option is appropriate for your case. It means these are the concerns where we most often consider it during an evaluation.

Answers

PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) questions we hear most

Straight answers to what patients ask before their first visit. Don't see yours? Call us — we're happy to talk it through.

Important Information

PRP is prepared from a patient's own blood. Evidence regarding PRP varies depending on the condition being evaluated, the PRP preparation and individual patient factors. PRP should not be interpreted as a guaranteed method of regenerating cartilage or other tissue, curing disease, or producing a particular clinical outcome. Individual results vary.

Information on this website is educational and does not replace an individualized medical evaluation.

Provided at Regenerative Medicine of Raynham by Dr. Brian Petrie, DC, with medical oversight by Dr. David Cunningham, MD. Meet our team. Page last reviewed .