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Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injections
Specialists at HCA UK, including spinal consultants, sports medicine consultants and dermatologists offers platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections to promote healing.
About PRP injections
Stem cells and platelets are naturally occurring substances found in blood, and they can be injected into the body to help promote the recovery of injured muscles, tendons, joints and ligaments.
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
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.
Your consultant will advise you on any preparation you need to make.
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 PRP injections locations
The Princess Grace Hospital Outpatients
30 Devonshire Street W1G 6PU London
Chelsea Outpatients
280 King's Road SW3 5AW London
Elstree Waterfront Outpatients
The Waterfront Business Park, Beaufort House Elstree Road, Elstree WD6 3BS Hertfordshire
Golders Green Outpatients
Roman House, 296 Golders Green Road Golders Green NW11 9PY London
Institute of Sport Exercise and Health (ISEH)
170 Tottenham Court Road W1T 7HA London
London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street SE1 2PR London
The Harborne Hospital
Mindelsohn Way B15 2TQ Birmingham
The Harley Street Clinic
35 Weymouth Street W1G 8BJ London
The Lister Hospital
Chelsea Bridge Road SW1W 8RH London
The Princess Grace Hospital
42-52 Nottingham Place W1U 5NY London
The Shard Outpatients
The Shard 32 St Thomas Street SE1 9BS London
The Wellington Hospital
8A Wellington Place St John's Wood NW8 9LE London
The Wellington Hospital Outpatients
15 - 17 Lodge Road NW8 7JA London
Patient stories
Hear from past patients about their experience
Alan's story
Despite years of experiencing heart problems that just wouldn’t go away, Alan was apprehensive about having a surgical procedure. But with the expertise of his consultant and the latest cardiac technology, he decided to go ahead.
Andrew's story
“I couldn’t move my legs at all, and my arms only partially. But now I can walk six miles. I wouldn’t have got that without the physio team at The Christie Private Care, I simply wouldn’t have.”
How a second opinion helped uncover a hidden cardiac problem
Former Olympic swimmer, Adrian, was used to prioritising his physical wellbeing and continued to exercise regularly, keeping him in good health into his 60s. But when he got out of the pool one day, he noticed that something wasn’t right.
This content is intended for general information only and does not replace the need for personal advice from a qualified health professional.