Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)
for Joints, Tendons, Ligaments & Spine
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is prepared from a small sample of your own blood, concentrating platelets and growth factors before the solution is precisely delivered to a targeted joint, tendon, ligament, or spinal structure. At Interventional Orthopedics of Washington, each procedure is physician-led and personalized to your diagnosis, anatomy, imaging, health history, and goals. PRP may help support the body’s healing response and improve pain and function, but individual responses vary.
- Prepared From a Small Sample of Your Own Blood
- Ultrasound or Fluoroscopy Guidance, When Appropriate
- Physician-Led, Diagnosis-Based Treatment Planning
- Non-Surgical, Outpatient Treatment
PRP is not appropriate for every condition or patient. A consultation, clinical evaluation, and review of relevant imaging are required to determine whether it may be appropriate. Individual outcomes and recovery timelines vary, and PRP does not guarantee tissue regeneration or eliminate the possibility that surgery may be recommended.
What Is PRP Therapy?
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy uses a concentrated sample of your own blood platelets, which are packed with growth factors and proteins that support tissue repair. When injected directly into injured areas, PRP helps stimulate healing and reduce pain.
How it works:
A small amount of your blood is drawn.
It’s spun in a centrifuge to separate and concentrate platelets.
Using ultrasound guidance, your provider injects the PRP into the precise site of injury.
This process is safe, minimally invasive, and can be repeated if needed. At IOW, every injection is performed with image guidance to ensure accuracy and comfort.
Conditions Treated
with PRP Therapy
PRP therapy is often considered for joint, tendon, ligament, and spine-related injuries where natural healing support may help reduce pain and improve function.
Common Areas Treated
with PRP Therapy
Knee
SI Joint
Shoulder
Elbow
Wrist & Hand
Ankle & Foot
Spine
Head & Neck
Ready to Heal Naturally?
Find Out If PRP Is Right For You?
PRP therapy may be the step you need to get back to the activities you love without surgery.
PRP Therapy FAQs
Answers to common questions about platelet-rich plasma therapy, image-guided injections, treatment planning, safety, and recovery.
Most patients require a single PRP procedure, though complex conditions may benefit from staged care.
Yes. Because PRP comes from your own blood, risks are low. Our procedures are sterile, image-guided, and performed by trained specialists.
Absolutely. We always use ultrasound or fluoroscopy to guide injections with precision.
Most patients return to daily activity within a few days. Healing progresses over weeks to months.
Need more details before booking?
Schedule your free discovery call and let’s explore whether PRP therapy is the right next step for your pain, injury, or recovery goals.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otoño Silva, M.D.
Board Certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation · Fellowship-Trained in Interventional Orthopedics, Centeno-Schultz Clinic
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