PRP therapy is commonly recommended for knee pain, sports injuries, tendon injuries, arthritis-related pain, ligament strains, tennis elbow, shoulder pain, and other long-standing orthopedic problems. During the procedure, a small blood sample is collected, processed to separate platelet-rich plasma, and then carefully injected into the affected area under medical guidance.
A quick guide to where PRP is used and what happens during the treatment process.
It may be considered when pain is long-standing, recovery is slow, or functional movement is limited despite routine conservative care.
PRP generally has good safety profile because it uses your own blood components.
Sessions vary based on tissue condition, pain duration, and clinical response.
Light activity is often possible soon, while full loading is resumed as advised by the doctor.
Mild discomfort can occur during or after injection, but it is generally short-lived and manageable.
Temporary soreness, swelling, or stiffness at the injection site can occur for a short duration in some patients.
Relief is usually gradual over weeks as tissue healing response develops, and follow-up is important.
