Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injections
Orthobiology injections | Injections for sports injuries
Specialists at HCA, including spinal consultants, sports medicine consultant and dermatologists offers platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections to promote healing
About PRP injections
They are referred to as platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections. The substances are injected into injured tissue or an injured joint to promote healing. Prolotherapy (the injection of a sugar-based solution) is also a treatment option which is thought to spark inflammation and encourage healing.
Need to know
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What happens during PRP injections? icon plus
There are two different types of injection:
- Platelet rich plasma (PRP) injection: blood is taken from you using a small needle (aspiration). A centrifuge separates the platelet rich part of the blood, which is then injected into the injured area.
- Prolotherapy injections: a substance (artificial such as dextrose) is injected directly into the joint, along with a local anaesthetic.
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How to prepare for your injections icon plus
Your consultant will advise you on any preparation you need to make. -
After your injections icon plus
After the injections, you should see a major improvement in your symptoms. The injection site may be sore and inflamed, but this should be temporary.
Our sport injury specialists
Our locations in London
From complex orthopaedic surgery to procedures and therapeutic sessions such as physiotherapy, we provide exceptional musculoskeletal care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.
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The Wellington Hospital
Wellington Place
St John's Wood
London NW8 9LE
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London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2PR
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The Lister Hospital
Chelsea Bridge Road
London
SW1W 8RH
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The Princess Grace Hospital
42-52 Nottingham Place
London W1U 5NY
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The Harley Street Clinic
35 Weymouth Street
London W1G 8BJ
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HCA UK at The Shard
The Shard
32 St Thomas Street
London SE1 9BS
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Chelsea Outpatients
272 & 280 Kings Road
London SW3 5AW
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Platinum Medical Centre
15 - 17 Lodge Road
London
NW8 7JA
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Outpatients and Diagnostics at 30 Devonshire Street
30 Devonshire Street
London W1G 6PU
Private PRP injections in Birmingham
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The Harborne Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham B15 2FQ
Private PRP injections in Manchester
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HCA UK at The Wilmslow Hospital
52-54 Alderley Road
Wilmslow
Cheshire SK9 1NY
Book an appointment
Our team can help with any enquiries or you can make an appointment with one of our experienced consultants.
Call us today
020 7079 4344