Platelet Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)

At Sports City USA Foot & Ankle Center in McKinney, Texas, foot and ankle specialist Benjamin Clair, DPM, is dedicated to providing patients with the latest in treatment options so they get the best outcomes. Dr. Clair uses platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections in the clinical and surgical setting to support the body’s natural healing process. Call today or book an appointment online to learn more about PRP injections for your foot or ankle condition.

What is a platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection?

A PRP injection is a type of precision medicine that utilizes your body’s natural healing powers to repair injured and diseased tissue. PRP is a blood product that consists of plasma (the liquid portion of your blood) and platelets.

Platelets are tiny blood cells that are best known for blood clotting. When you have a cut, platelets gather around the injury and coagulate to stop the bleeding. The injury also triggers the platelets to release growth factors and specialized proteins that repair the damage.

More and more people are turning to PRP injections to enhance their own healing powers. Dr. Clair is a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon who takes a patient-centered and science-backed approach to care. 

He uses PRP injections to support his patients’ healing process so they can get back in the game.

I have ankle arthritis. Should I consider a PRP injection?

Dr. Clair can talk to you about PRP injections if you have ankle arthritis. Many health care providers offer PRP injections to ease the pain and inflammation caused by arthritis. 

Dr. Clair may also use PRP injections to treat sports injuries, plantar fasciitis, or a foot or ankle fracture. He also uses PRP to support healing after foot or ankle surgery. 

What happens when getting a PRP injection?

The specifics of your PRP injection depend on the reason for the treatment. Dr. Clair discusses the injection before the procedure so you know what to expect. 

First, he takes a sample of blood from your arm and spins it in a centrifuge to separate the platelets from the other blood cells. He then adds the platelets back to your plasma for the injections.

Dr. Clair cleans the site of your injection with an antiseptic agent, administers a local anesthetic, and injects the PRP into the tissue. 

When can I expect results from a PRP injection?

Results from a PRP injection vary. You may experience an increase in pain and inflammation at the site of your injection immediately following your PRP treatment. Once these side effects resolve, you may notice gradual improvements. 

PRP supports your body’s healing process, which takes time. Dr. Clair schedules regular follow-up visits to monitor your progress. 

Call Sports City USA Foot & Ankle Center today or schedule an appointment online to learn more about PRP injections.