Platelet-rich plasma has revolutionized the medical industry, and made it possible to generate deep and effective healing in a way that has never been seen before. Dr. Bennett has successfully used PRP in many procedures, minimizing pain and downtime in his patients. Even if you’ve heard plenty of discussion about PRP, you may still have significant questions regarding this regenerative medicine treatment. Here are three things you’ve always wanted to know about PRP, answered by industry experts.

Which Type of PRP is Best?

Since one single form of platelet-rich plasma cannot heal every type of tissue impacted by every type of injury or illness, it is essential for doctors to customize PRP for their specific uses. Every portion of the treatment, right down to the machine used to formulate the PRP, will impact the type of PRP that is created. This is because PRP is derived from raw materials like blood, bone marrow, and adipose tissue, which makes it incredibly rich in powerful growth factors, chemokines and cytokines, proteases and antiproteases, and proteins. By isolating or concentrating the specific components that will be most valuable in PRP, a doctor can maximize its usefulness and ensure dramatic results. In short, the very best type of PRP can only be determined based on the question, “What are you trying to accomplish?”

Is PRP Still Being Debated?

PRP is becoming increasingly accepted by the medical community as time goes on and new research studies prove its safety and efficiency. Patients are more willing to give PRP a try as a preventative alternative to surgery, and the results really speak for themselves. However, PRP isn’t mainstream yet because it is still the subject of ongoing research.

What Now?

The art and science of PRP will continue to evolve, and there is no doubt that it will become more utilized by patients and doctors alike as clinical studies prove exactly what PRP is capable of doing. Top doctors are working to create a PRP classification system that can be universally adopted by PRP equipment suppliers and researchers. Eventually, all scientific publications will include information about the volume of PRP delivered and frequency of PRP treatments.

Dr. William Bennett at Bennett Orthopedics and Sportsmedicine is proud to sit at the forefront of PRP applications to treat orthopedic injuries. In fact, he has been utilizing PRP for more than six years and has perfected his treatment methods to consistently accelerate and enhance the body’s natural healing process. Call (941) 404-2703 to learn more about Dr. Bennett’s PRP treatments in Sarasota, Florida and schedule an appointment to discover how PRP can alleviate your knee, shoulder, foot, elbow, hip, or foot pain.