Will PRP Therapy Help Heal My Foot Injury?

PRP therapy is an effective treatment option for many issues. But did you know it can help heal an injury to your ankle or foot? If you’ve wondered how PRP can help you, now’s the time to find out! 

Here at Southwest Foot & Ankle in Scottsdale, Arizona, we offer PRP therapy as an injury treatment as well as a way to make other treatments easier and more effective. Petrina C. Lewis, DPM, FACFAS, and Mark T. Lewis, DPM, FACFAS stand by this safe and minimally invasive treatment for our patients who require every option for managing injuries. 

PRP therapy 101: What it is and what it entails

PRP therapy has been used for over 70 years to treat a number of ailments such as wounds, injuries, and even chronic conditions like osteoarthritis. It’s also used to treat cosmetic issues like facial wrinkles and uneven tone and texture in your skin. This therapy is safe and effective and can often be paired with other treatments. 

The procedure involves drawing your blood. Your blood is placed in a centrifuge, which separates the platelet-rich plasma (or PRP) from other blood components. The PRP is then injected into your injury site. This requires almost no downtime, and there’s little risk of side effects, allowing us to provide PRP injections safely and quickly in our office. 

How PRP therapy helps heal and manage foot injuries 

A number of foot injuries can be treated with PRP therapy. These include injuries that might’ve occurred as the result of trauma or long-term misuse or overuse. For example, Achilles tendonitis, joint pain, neuromas, and plantar fasciitis can all be managed with the help of PRP. 

When injected into your injury site, PRP helps heal your injury faster and manage your pain. This is because the platelet-rich plasma has natural growth factors and anti-inflammatory properties that facilitate healing and minimize your pain. 

The benefits of PRP 

PRP therapy has quite a few benefits to consider when addressing a foot injury. For one, the treatment’s ability to minimize pain can make it easier for you to do certain exercises to stimulate healing, which may have been harder before. This is what we mean when we say PRP can work with other treatments to form a solid plan for your recovery.

This treatment is also highly natural and safe. PRP comes from your body, which makes it unlikely to cause an infection. The process is minimally invasive and doesn’t require much downtime once the injection has been given. 

Some patients see results after their first treatment. While others may need multiple injections, the results of PRP compound over time. Commonly, patients receive about four injections over six weeks to get the full benefits of the procedure. 

Want to learn more about PRP therapy? 

Healing from an injury can be tough, but PRP therapy can make the process easier. At Southwest Foot & Ankle, we’re happy to provide you with a full, well-rounded treatment program that utilizes the benefits of PRP to help you heal faster. 

Make an appointment by calling our office at 480-900-7399 or scheduling a visit online at your convenience. Reach out now; you’ll be so glad you did!