Promoting Self-Healing through Autologous Blood Therapy: Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) for Effective Treatment (Possible During Sleep)
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is an innovative therapy that utilizes the body's own healing processes to treat various diseases and injuries. At Dolomed, we offer PRP as part of our comprehensive range of therapies to promote healing and improve our patients' quality of life.
What is Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)?
PRP, also known as autologous blood therapy, uses the patient's own blood to concentrate healing-promoting growth factors and inject them into the affected areas. This supports self-healing and accelerates the healing process for various ailments. In addition to existing cells that form building blocks like collagen, regeneration also requires growth factors as signaling agents. These are supplied in concentrated form during autologous blood therapy to initiate healing.
Applications of PRP Treatment / Autologous Blood Treatment
PRP therapy can theoretically be used in all areas, which is why the following list is only intended as a guide. Other applications, such as chronic back pain or post-operative pain, are also possible:
- Orthopedics and Traumatology: Treatment of joint and ligament injuries, especially knee, shoulder, and ankle injuries.
- Osteoarthritis: Symptom relief and promotion of regeneration in joint osteoarthritis.
- Sports Injuries: Acceleration of healing for muscle, tendon, and ligament injuries.
- Dermatology: Treatment of skin conditions such as atopic dermatitis and promotion of wound healing.
PRP Therapy Procedure
A PRP therapy at Dolomed involves several steps to ensure that the treatment is safe and effective:
- Blood Draw: A small amount of blood (approx. 15ml) is drawn from the patient's vein.
- Processing: The blood is processed in a centrifuge for 5 minutes to obtain the Platelet Rich Plasma.
- Injection: The PRP is injected into the affected area to promote healing. This is usually performed precisely under ultrasound guidance.
- Repetition: The therapy should be performed at least 3 times, with a one-week interval between each session.
- Aftercare: Regular follow-up appointments to monitor the healing process.
Benefits of PRP Therapy
PRP therapy offers numerous benefits for patients with various ailments:
- Natural Healing: Utilization of the body's own substances to promote healing.
- Minimal Side Effects: Since it is the body's own blood, side effects are rare.
- Versatile Application: Effective for a variety of injuries and diseases.
What next?
Do you suffer from back pain or herniated discs? Discover the benefits of infiltrations at Dolomed. Our experienced doctors will be happy to advise you on the various therapy options and create an individual treatment plan for you. Contact us today at info@dolomed.ch to schedule an appointment and learn more about our treatment options.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Coverage by statutory health insurance varies. Ask your doctor; they can help you with this.
Autologous blood therapy may be performed by specially trained doctors who have the relevant experience and qualifications.
The shelf life of processed autologous blood is limited and it should be used immediately after collection.
An autologous blood therapy involves blood collection, PRP processing, and the subsequent injection into the affected area. The entire process usually takes about one hour.
Possible side effects include pain at the injection site, swelling, and redness. Since it is the body’s own blood, severe side effects are rare.
PRP can be used in orthopedics, traumatology, dermatology, and in the treatment of osteoarthritis and sports injuries.
The effects of PRP therapy can vary; usually, initial improvements are seen after a few weeks. The healing process can take several months.
PRP therapy utilizes the body’s own healing processes, which minimizes the risk of side effects and accelerates regeneration. It is versatile and offers a natural alternative to drug-based therapies.
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