Platelet-rich plasma (PRP / ACP)
Injections of concentrated platelets from the patient's own blood for tendinopathies, partial rotator cuff tears and painful joints.
- What it is
- Platelet-rich plasma is obtained by centrifuging a sample of the patient's blood to concentrate the platelets and the growth factors they release. It is applied to the tendon or inside the joint with the aim of modulating inflammation and supporting tissue repair.
- When it is indicated
- In selected patients with tendinopathies or partial rotator cuff tears, acromioclavicular joint pain, early knee or shoulder osteoarthritis and some sports injuries, when conventional treatment has not been enough. The evidence varies by indication and is discussed in consultation.
- How it is performed
- Blood is drawn, processed in the same session and the preparation is injected at the site of the injury, under ultrasound guidance when needed. It is an outpatient office procedure.
- Recovery
- There may be local pain for a day or two. Anti-inflammatory drugs and intense activity are avoided for a short period, and the physiotherapy programme continues.
- Procedures the doctor performs
- PRP / ACP for rotator cuff tendinopathy
- PRP / ACP for partial rotator cuff tears
- Intra-articular PRP / ACP in the knee and shoulder
- PRP / ACP in the acromioclavicular joint
- Applications in tendons and sports injuries
Other procedures
This content is general information. It does not replace a medical assessment: every case is evaluated in consultation with physical examination and imaging.