Platelet Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)

If joint pain, sports injuries, or slow-healing tissues are holding you back, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy offers a natural way to accelerate recovery and restore function. At Samaritan Sports Medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina, Benjamin Petty, MD, specializes in regenerative treatments like PRP to support healing at the source. By using your body’s own growth factors, PRP therapy can reduce inflammation, promote tissue repair, and improve joint health without invasive surgery. Call the office or schedule an appointment online today to find out if PRP therapy is right for you.

What is PRP therapy?

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is a cutting-edge treatment that uses your body’s natural healing properties to repair damaged tissues, reduce inflammation, and improve function. PRP is derived from a small sample of your own blood, which is spun in a centrifuge to separate and concentrate platelets. These platelets are rich in growth factors that help stimulate healing in tendons, ligaments, muscles, and joints.

PRP therapy is widely used for conditions like arthritis, sports injuries, tendonitis, ligament strains, and chronic joint pain. Because it uses your own plasma, PRP is safe, minimally invasive, and carries little to no risk of allergic reaction.

How does PRP therapy work?

After drawing a small amount of your blood, Dr. Petty processes it to extract a highly concentrated platelet solution. Using ultrasound guidance for precision, he then injects the PRP directly into the injured or inflamed area. The platelets release growth factors that:

• Stimulate new tissue growth
• Improve blood flow to the injured site
• Reduce inflammation and pain
• Accelerate overall healing

Most treatments take less than an hour, and while some patients notice improvement after a single session, others may benefit from a series of injections to achieve optimal results.

What are the benefits of PRP therapy?

PRP therapy offers several advantages for patients seeking non-surgical options for pain relief and recovery, including:

• Faster healing of sports injuries and overuse conditions
• Natural tissue regeneration without foreign substances
• Reduced need for pain medications or invasive procedures
• Improved joint function and mobility
• Shorter recovery times compared to surgery

What can I expect during treatment?

Dr. Petty begins by reviewing your medical history and evaluating your symptoms to determine if PRP is right for you. He customizes your treatment plan based on your condition and recovery goals. Most patients experience mild soreness at the injection site that resolves within a few days, followed by gradual improvement in pain and mobility over several weeks.

If you’re ready to explore a regenerative, minimally invasive solution for joint or soft tissue injuries, call Samaritan Sports Medicine today or book an appointment online to learn more about PRP therapy.