Report: Enes Kanter to miss FIBA World Cup, will have PRP treatment

Utah Jazz big man Enes Kanter will not play for Turkey in the FIBA World Cup this summer, as he will receive a platelet-rich plasma injection in his right knee, which has been irritated by quadriceps tendinitis, according to Jody Genessy of the Deseret News.

Knee Arthritis Gel Injection gets Beat Again by Platelet Rich Plasma!

Author: Chris Centeno

Knee arthritis gel injection has become a common treatment. The gel is called hyaluronic acid and provides most patients with 6 months to a year of relief. However, when compared head to head, platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections tend to outperform knee gel shots. Now a recent animal studyshows PRP is also better at healing cartilage.

Jonny Venters gets platelet-rich plasma injection in elbow

Braves All-Star reliever Jonny Venters is attempting to come back from his second Tommy John surgery. The latest news in his recovery is that he has received a platelet-rich plasma injection in his surgically-repaired elbow by famed surgeon Dr. James Andrews.

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapies

What is PRP?

PRP stands for Platelet Rich Plasma. PRP is plasma that is composed mainly of one’s own platelets and released growth factors. After obtaining a sample of blood, it is centrifuged so that the individual components are separated, leaving the remaining plasma fluid or PRP.

What is so significant about Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)?

Innately, within our body, platelets are the cells which assist in the healing process. When we injure a part of the body, the platelets automatically migrate to the site of injury, initiating a healing response by releasing numerous growth factors and other proteins which promote healing. By directly providing a rich source of platelets into an injured site, we provide more healing factors, as it enhances the body’s natural healing capacity, leading to a more efficient and thorough restoration of the tissue to a healthier state. Many conditions have been treated successfully with PRP, including, but not limited to:

• Patellar Tendonitis/Tendinosis
• Muscle tears
• Shoulder Rotator Cuff Tendonitis, Tendonopathy or partial tears
• Bicipital Tendonitis
• Medial and Lateral Epicondylitis of the elbow (golfers & tennis elbow)
• Various ligament injuries
• Achilles Tendonitis or partial tears
• Osteoarthritis
• Degenerative knee conditions
• Bursitis of shoulder and hip

What does the treatment involve?

• A Blood sample (usually 8-50mls) from the patient, which is placed in a centrifuge to separate plasma rich with platelets from the red blood cells (this takes approximately 10 mins).
• The PRP is next collected into a sterile syringe.
• The skin is prepared using an antiseptic agent, the skin along with the soft tissues are sometimes anesthetised with a local numbing agent (such as lignocaine).
• The PRP filled syringe is then guided into the relevant body site with or without the aid of Ultrasound, XR fluoroscopy or CT guidance depending on the condition and joint.
• Depending on the severity and duration of the injury, several injections may be administered in the one visit.
• You may need 1 to 3 PRP injections, separated 1-2 weeks apart depending on the condition being treated.

Risks, Complications, and Side Effects

As with any medical procedure, there are always associated risks. However, this procedure is likely to provide you with the proper healing of an injury and pain relief that would be provided through one’s own healing abilities. Nevertheless, the risks, complications, and most noted side effects include:

• Soreness of the injected area, which can last several days, but gradually decreases with time, usually within 1-4 days. Analgesia like paracetamol can be used.
• Allergy to any of the substances utilised during the procedure, such as the anaesthetic, antiseptic, or dressing. This is usually minor and self-limiting.
• Local Bruising.
• Infection (which is rare, and is treated with Antibiotics).

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Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy Gains Fans, But Remains Unproven

If you've Googled tennis elbow or plantar fasciitis or Achilles tendon pain you've almost certainly come across platelet-rich plasma, a treatment that uses a person's own blood to create an injection intended to speed healing.

You've also probably come across names like Kobe Bryant, Maria Sharapova, Rafael Nadal and Alex Rodriguez, pro athletes who supposedly have availed themselves of the treatment.

The effects of platelet-rich plasma in the treatment of large-joint osteoarthritis: A systematic review.

Phys Sportsmed. 2014 May;42(2):27-37. doi: 10.3810/psm.2014.05.2055.

Context: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common and costly condition with both operative and nonoperative treatments available. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is emerging as a treatment option for a variety of musculoskeletal pathologies, including OA. Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of intra-articular PRP injection in the treatment of large-joint OA.