Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)

Why replace aging/diseased joints when you can restore them?

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) has risen in popularity over the past few years. Thanks to famous athletes such as Tiger Woods and Rafael Nadal, the PRP preparation has become the go-to solution for a wide variety of problems, from sprained ankles to chronic tendon conditions. Dr. O’Hearn has been treating with PRP preparations for the more than 20 years. By using plasma that is typically found in the patient’s blood, injuries heal faster and the recovery process is brisk, allowing for a quicker return to normal activities.

Conditions that can be treated with PRP include:

  • Tennis Elbow

  • Chronic Achilles Tendonitis

  • Jumper’s Knee

  • Plantar Fasciitis

  • Pulled Hamstring Muscles in the Thigh

  • Knee Sprains

  • Torn Rotator Cuff Tendons

  • Torn Knee Ligaments

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