Services Offered at Ellis Integrative Family Practice Family Practice

PRP Injections for Joint Care

What is PRP for Joints?

PRP stands for Platelet-Rich Plasma. It’s a treatment that uses your own blood to help your joints heal and feel better.

WHY PRP

How does it work?

  • We take a small amount of your blood, like a regular blood test.
  • We spin it in a machine to separate out the part full of platelets. Platelets have special growth factors that help your body repair itself.
  • We inject this platelet-rich plasma into your painful joint, like your knee, shoulder, hip, or ankle.

THE PROCEDURE

Why do people get PRP?

PRP may help if you have:

  1. Arthritis or wear-and-tear in your joints
  2. Tendon injuries
  3. Joint pain from overuse or sports injuries
  4. Mild to moderate cartilage damage

SAFETY & RISKS

 Is it safe?

Since PRP comes from your own blood, the risk of allergic reaction is very low. You might have some soreness, swelling, or bruising where it’s injected, but serious side effects are rare.

How many treatments do you need?

Some people feel better after one injection, while others might need a series of treatments, depending on the joint and the condition being treated.

SAFETY

Does it work for everyone?

PRP doesn’t help everyone the same way. Some people get great relief, while others may notice only mild improvement. Results can vary based on your age, the severity of your joint problem, and overall health.

Bottom Line

PRP is a natural treatment that uses your body’s own healing abilities to help reduce joint pain and improve how your joints work. It’s not a miracle cure, but it may be a good option if other treatments haven’t fully helped.

Ready to explore PRP therapy for your Joint condition? Our team is here to help you find the right treatment path.

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Ellis Integrative Family Practice

1865 Nightingale Lane, Tavares, Florida 32778, United States

3525085418

Hours

  • Monday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
  • Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
  • Saturday & Sunday CLOSED

INSURANCE

We accept Medicare & Cigna

For reasonable self pay prices please call.