Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Injection Therapy in Lancaster, CA

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy in Lancaster, CA

June 4, 2022

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) in Lancaster, CA

Syringe filled with yellowish liquid, likely for medical treatment, in a clinical setting.

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is a treatment that has literature to show it has potential to help relieve pain and is offered in the clinic setting. Family First Family Medical Practice uses this therapy as literature shows it has potential to speed healing after injury and curb pain related to injury. Blood is made up of plasma, white blood cells, red blood cells, ad platelets. Plasma is the liquid part of your blood, that is mostly made of water and protein. The plasma of your blood allows the platelets, red and white blood cells to move throughout the bloodstream. Platelets are the cells in the blood that makes your blood clot and is involved in the body’s healing process.

Hand holding a tube of PRP (platelet-rich plasma) with color-coded layers: red blood cells, PRP, & platelet-poor plasma.

Plasma is the liquid part of your blood, that is mostly made of water and protein. The plasma of your blood allows the platelets, red and white blood cells to move throughout the bloodstream. Platelets are the cells in the blood that makes your blood clot and is involved in the body’s healing process. The body’s initial reaction when an injury occurs is to send platelets to the injured area medical literature is showing PRP can stimulate repair through the release of growth factors and attraction of stem cells to the site. The concentrated platelet-rich plasma drawn in our clinic is injected into and around your injury site, which again studies show triggers your system to begin repairing and rebuilding tissue. PRP therapy is used during surgery and to treat arthritis, tendonitis, fractures, and injuries such as tendon and ligament tears.

Two hikers assist each other on a forest trail; one is reaching out their hand for support.

Dr. Peter Zhang offers PRP in his Sports Medicine toolkit to help get active people back to work, sports, or feeling better. Family First Family Medical Practice has developed an environment whereby we are able to administer the platelet-rich plasma in a dedicated sterile environment utilizing ultrasound guidance technique to maximize the placement of the needle which is administering the PRP therapy.

How long does a PRP therapy take?

PRP Treatment is usually done within a 45 minute office visit.

Are the treatments covered by insurance?

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) treatment was just covered with certain insurances in August of 2021 but are not covered for podiatry yet. If you have any questions regarding your coverage, please ask your insurance carrier for details.

Do I need a referral to see a Dr. Peter Zhang?

No, you can self-refer to any of our providers unless you have a closed HMO plan. Check with your insurance company to understand your specific benefits.

Dr. Peter Zhang practices at 42135 10th St West, STE 201, Lancaster, CA 93534.

To learn more about what your local Sports Medicine Provider Dr. Peter Zhang, can offer, click on the following www.familyfirstmedgroup.com/sports-medicine

To learn more about Dr. Peter Zhang, click on the following www.familyfirstmedgroup.com/dr-peter-zhang

Call us at 661-341-3800 to schedule a consultation!

Scientific Data and Research

Platelet-Rich plasma Injection Management for Ankle osteoarthritis study (PRIMA):

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6797250/

Platelet-rich plasma has better mid-term clinical results than traditional steroid injection for plantar fasciitis

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1877056821002401

Platelet-rich plasma in the foot and ankle:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6220005/

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