The Centeno-Schultz Clinic utilizes a special advanced platelet rich plasma (PRP).
The injection of platelet rich plasma is a successful treatment option for joint, tendon, ligament, muscle and joint injuries. The concentrated blood platelets contains critical growth factors that increase the body’s ability to repair itself.
In most clinics and hospitals and clinics, PRP is created by a bedside centrifuge that separates the plasma and concentrates the platelets. Bedside centrifuges typically create a PRP with platelet counts of 3-5 times the normal. Unfortunately they also contain white and red blood cells which can cause inflammation.
Are there differences in PRP treatments?
YES!
Regenexx has a superior PRP called Regenexx SCP (Super Concentrated Platelets). It is created by cell biologists in a state of the art laboratory and results in a 10-20 fold concentration of platelets. Higher concentration of platelets has been shown to have a positive effect on the stem cells responsible for repairing damaged tissue.
White and red blood cells within platelet rich plasma can result in excessive inflammation, pain, restriction in range of motion and inhibition of repair cells.
Bedside centrifuges are not adept at removing white and red blood cells whereas cell biologists at Regenexx are very capable of separating these cells. The image below demonstrates the cardinal difference. The PRP on the left is red in color due to the red blood cells whereas the Regenexx SCP on the right is amber in color due to the successful removal of most red and white blood cells.
PRP is an effective treatment of many ligament, tendon, joint and muscle injuries. There are differences in platelet rich plasma concentrates. Regenexx SCP which is produced in a state of the art lab by a cell biologists affords a much higher level of platelets with reduced red and white blood cell contaminates which ultimately results in best possible outcomes.