PRP Injections In Your Feet

Platelet rich plasma, or PRP, is blood taken from a patient and spun in a centrifuge, concentrating the amount of platelets and growth factors. This plasma, containing a very high concentration of platelets, is re-injected into the site of injury or damage, inducing the body to repair damage to muscle, tendons, ligaments, and soft tissue. Although the body does this naturally when an injury occurs, the PRP helps speed the healing process.

Many injuries to the foot, especially those affecting tendons, do not heal well because poor blood supply to the area prevents healing platelets and growth factors carried by the blood from getting to the injury site. PRP injections can help fix this problem and speed recovery.

This is the first regenerative treatment ever for damaged muscles, tendons, and ligaments. It avoids the need for surgery, and as it requires only the insertion of a needle, is minimally invasive. The injection of PRP is done with the use of ultrasound to ensure the proper placement of the platelets.

Once the first injection is received, the patient will return to the doctor's approximately 2 to 3 weeks later to be checked on how well the treatment is moving along. As with most treatments, each patient's response is different. Based on a patient's condition, the doctor will make the decision about how many more injections will be needed. Acute and chronic injuries will require more injections than mild ones.

Common injuries of the feet such as ankle sprains, Achilles tendonitis, and plantar fasciitis, as well as acute and chronic tendon and joint diseases such as arthritis, can all be treated with PRP injections. For many, this therapy has lead to greatly reduced pain and increased function of the foot. Combining exercise or physical therapy with the PRP injections will help increase the success of the treatment.

This treatment, being minimally invasive, means that surgery can be avoided, in many cases, and recovery time cut down. Other benefits of PRP injections are a decrease in scar tissue and fibrosis to the damaged area, as well as increased range of motion, flexibility, and strength. The risks from using PRP injections as a treatment is very low as the patient is injected with their own blood, so that there is no risk of rejection or of foreign bloodborne disease. As with any injection into the body, there is a risk of infection, but this is very rare. Research is showing that PRP may have an anti-bacterial property that would further decrease the risk of infection.

Enhanced Technology Section:

The Arthrex Angel® System: Revolutionary PRP Technology

Kirk Podiatry utilizes the state-of-the-art Arthrex Angel® System, the only fully automated PRP preparation device with 3-sensor technology. This advanced system ensures consistent, high-quality platelet-rich plasma tailored to your specific treatment needs.

Angel System Advantages:

18x Platelet Concentration - Higher concentration than manual preparation methods
Customizable Formulations - Adjustable platelet and white blood cell ratios
One-Button Automation - Consistent results every time
Sterile Processing - Closed-system preparation eliminates contamination risk
FDA Cleared - Proven safety and efficacy

Expanded PRP Applications in Podiatry

Acute & Chronic Tendon Injuries

Achilles tendonitis and tendinosis
Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction
Peroneal tendon injuries
Flexor hallucis longus tendinopathy

Joint Conditions

Ankle arthritis
First metatarsophalangeal joint arthritis
Subtalar joint pain
Midfoot arthritis

Soft Tissue Healing

Chronic wound care
Post-surgical healing enhancement
Scar tissue reduction
Ligament injuries

Sports Medicine Applications

Faster return to activity
Reduced risk of re-injury
Enhanced tissue quality
Long-term joint health

Cost & Timeline Section:

PRP Treatment Investment

What to Expect:

Timeline:

Week 1-2: Initial healing response begins
Week 3-6: Significant improvement typically noticed
Month 2-3: Peak results achieved
Month 6+: Long-term benefits maintained