University of Occupational and Environmental Health Wakamatsu Hospital
orthopedics・Sports arthroscopy
Wakamatsu Hospital for University of Occupational and Environmental Health
Orthopedic and Sports Arthroscopy Surgery
ISAKOS approved Teaching Center
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What is PRP treatment?
PRP stands for Platelet Rich Plasma, which is obtained by collecting your own blood and using a centrifuge to concentrate the platelets.
Since platelets contain growth factors that promote repair, PRP, which is created by concentrating blood, contains a large amount of growth factors.
It is a treatment that promotes healing by injecting it into the affected area.
PRP is positioned in regenerative medicine.
The biggest feature of PRP treatment at our hospital is that rehabilitation is performed as a set after PRP for early return.
We also aim for early recovery by approaching the extensibility and gliding properties of the affected tissue injected with PRP.
We have a track record of supporting the treatment of many top athletes, mainly professional baseball players and J-League players.
Indications for PRP Target diseases
The PRP performed at our hospital is classified as “type 2” (intra-articular) and “type 3” (extra-articular) of regenerative medicine.
*Because PRP depends on the patient's healing power, there are individual differences in the therapeutic effect.
◆Type 2◆
By injecting PRP into the joints, growth factors, etc. necessary to improve and maintain the metabolic balance in the body are replenished, and chronic inflammation, pain caused by it, and tissue invasion are suppressed, and furthermore, tissue The purpose is to promote restoration and regeneration.
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Osteoarthritis
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Intra-articular cartilage injury
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meniscus injury
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Intraarticular ligament injury
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intra-articular tissue injury
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Arthritis ... etc.
◆Type 3◆
It is mainly used for muscle and tendon injuries and disorders. It is suitable for a wide range of people, including those who have problems with sports injuries and overuse, and those who have tendonitis due to housework or childcare.
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Lateral epicondylitis of the humerus (tennis elbow)
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Medial epicondylitis of the humerus
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Achilles tendonitis
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plantar fasciitis
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Patella Tendonitis (Jumper's Knee)
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Lean meat ... etc.
Treatment content and schedule
1. Accurately diagnose the pathology using ultrasound imaging and MRI in advance.
(insurance medical treatment accepted)
(From the following, medical treatment will be done at your own expense on a different day. Not covered by insurance)
2. Blood will be drawn on the day of treatment. It is usually about 20cc, and double that amount for a wide range of affected areas.
3. Concentrate the collected blood by centrifuging twice. It takes about 30 minutes for centrifugation with normal volume
Four.Concentrated PRP is injected while confirming the affected area with ultrasound.
5. After PRP, if your vital signs (changes in physical condition) are normal, you can go home immediately.
6. For 2 weeks after PRP, you will need to be careful about side effects, so you will have to go to the hospital to monitor your condition.
side reaction
Since the patient's own blood is used, it does not cause an allergic reaction, and it is a safe treatment because it is injected while checking the affected area with ultrasound.
PPR treatment is painful due to the injection.
For 3 to 4 days after PRP injection, you may feel pain and swelling as inflammatory symptoms accompanying the healing mechanism.
About costs and insurance
PRP treatment is a free medical treatment, so it is not covered by insurance.
One set is 50,000 yen (excluding tax).