Blog posts by Category: PRP Education & Treatment
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Many healthcare practices are exploring ways to expand service offerings while maintaining flexibility outside of traditional insurance reimbursement models. One approach gaining attention is the addition of cash-pay services, which allow practices to offer specialized consultations, technologies, or wellness programs directly to patients. These services are typically elective and may not be covered by insurance….
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In the world of orthobiologics, there’s a fascinating and complex interaction between different types of cells that significantly impact the effectiveness of therapies like Platelet-rich plasma (PRP), a common treatment that promotes healing in tissues like cartilage and bone. However, not all PRP is created equal, and the presence of specific white blood cells, called…
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Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections, also known as PRP, have garnered significant attention for their remarkable results. PRP is derived from your body and uses natural healing mechanisms to alleviate joint pain, treat tendon injuries, and accelerate recovery. PRP uses a patient’s platelets by stimulating the body’s natural healing process and treats injured or diseased parts of…
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By Ryan Riggs, MD, for AAOE Why Physicians Are Exploring PRP Preparation Many physicians now explore platelet-rich plasma (PRP) preparation as part of modern musculoskeletal care. At the same time, patient awareness of regenerative medicine continues to grow. For example, media coverage of professional athletes has increased public interest in PRP procedures. As a result,…
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Ask Me Anything with Dr. Don Buford, click to watch the video and learn how Tropocells PRP stacks up against the competition. Dr. Don Buford, MD, FAAOS, RMSK, and Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, is the founder of Texas Orthobiologics, where patients receive unbiased diagnoses and complete discussions of nonsurgical and surgical treatments, including orthobiologics and orthopedic surgery….
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From Extraction to Injection The final step is to gently agitate the collection tube so that the platelets get thoroughly resuspended into the plasma. Once collected with a syringe, the physician injects the PRP. The patient’s own platelets then release growth factors at the site of the injury and initiate the healing cascade. Stay tuned…