Orthopedic Conditions Treated Using Platelet Rich Plasma

Knees

You use your knees constantly throughout the course of normal activities, and they often take a beating in men and women who exercise frequently or play sports. Running, climbing, biking, and walking can all negatively impact your knees. Darryl S. Camp, M.D. often recommends Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy at OB Men to reduce pain and inflammation that occurs with wear and tear over time, or from common orthopedic injuries such as ACL or PCL tears, cartilage degeneration, or meniscus tears. PRP Therapy can target those area regenerate damaged tissues, reduce pain, and improve overall function.

Shoulders

Many people suffer shoulder injuries, like a rotator cuff tear or frozen shoulder, causing men and women to lose their range of motion and function of their shoulder. These injuries not only cause pain and stiffness, but can also lead to sleep troubles if a person accustomed to sleeping on their side cannot do so. Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy at OB Men can improve these shoulder conditions and others that may lead to pain or loss of function.

Wrists

Wrist pain is a common complaint of patients in Houston suffering from arthritis, past trauma, or carpal tunnel syndrome. The wrists are used in countless daily activities, and any pain or impairments in that joint can interfere your ability to work or perform simple functions. Darryl S. Camp, M.D. uses Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy to allow men and women in Houston to decrease their wrist pain and effectively resume their daily activities.

Hands

Our hands are essential to almost every daily task, and when we experience hand pain with arthritis or following injuries, it can be detrimental to work and daily life. Getting PRP Therapy at OB Men helps many men and women in Houston overcome hand pain and helps them heal quicker after injuries.

Ankles

The ankles endure a lot of impact throughout the course of our lives. Activities such as walking, running, bicycling, or climbing put a lot of pressure on our ankles. Thanks to Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy at OB Men, Darryl S. Camp, M.D. has helped many patients in Houston recover quickly from ankle pain and injuries, allowing these men and women to return to active lives and improve their overall quality of life.

Elbows

Elbow pain commonly occurs from overuse with sports such as tennis or golf, and many people complain of tennis elbow or golfer’s elbow. Over time, the tendons around the elbow can continuously be injured, leading to chronic or ongoing pain. Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy can reduce the occurrence of scar tissue and reduce pain and inflammation.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

One of the most common reasons for wrist pain is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, which occurs when the median nerve becomes compressed as it passes through the palmer side of the wrist. Symptoms often include burning, pain, tingling, or numbness, and may negatively impact the use and function of the wrist. PRP Therapy can help patients repair damaged tissue from median nerve compression, reducing pain associated with this condition.

Sprains and Strains

Overuse, overextension, injuries, or falls can all sprain or strain the complex tendon and bone structure of our joints. Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy at OB Men provides concentrated platelets and growth factors to these joints, to expedite the healing process and reduce painful inflammation.

Arthritis

Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis can both lead to pain and inflammation of the joints. Some patients experience burning, swelling, and a hot sensation in their hands, wrists, shoulders and knees, while others may notice that their arthritic pain gets worse with colder weather. Darryl S. Camp, M.D. successfully treated osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis patients in Houston with Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy at OB Men, reducing the pain and inflammation associated with these conditions.

Ganglion Cysts

Occurring on the part of the wrist opposite the palm, ganglion cysts are fluid-filled cysts that can impair movement and cause high levels of pain. Using Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy to heal surrounding tissues can reduce the pain and inflammation caused by these cysts.