AP-PRP (Activated Purified Platelet-Rich Plasma) and Prolotherapy

What is AP-PRP?

AP-PRP (Activated Purified Platelet-Rich Plasma) is a therapy that involves extracting the patient’s own concentrated blood component, which is rich in Growth Factors (platelets), and injecting it back into the injured or degenerated area to stimulate healing. This treatment is highly popular because it is safe, contains no chemical additives, and minimizes the risk of allergic reactions since it uses components from the patient’s own body.

 

 

Benefits of AP-PRP

• Reduce chronic pain and swelling.
• Stimulate the production of collagen and new cells.
• -Accelerate the recovery of damaged tissues, tendons, and joints.

 

What is Prolotherapy?

Prolotherapy involves injecting a concentrated solution, such as a dextrose (glucose) solution, into the injured area to stimulate a mild inflammatory process in the body. This process naturally triggers tissue repair. This method is suitable for treating chronic pain and degenerated joints.

Benefits of Prolotherapy

• Increase joint stability and reduce degeneration.
• Stimulate new tissue growth and strengthen tendons.
• Help treat chronic injuries, such as loose knee and other joints.

 

Differences Between AP-PRP and Prolotherapy

Feature	AP-PRP (Activated Purified Platelet-Rich Plasma)	Prolotherapy
Mechanism	Uses Growth Factors from platelets to accelerate tissue healing.	Stimulates a controlled, mild inflammation to promote tissue repair.
Material Used	Patient’s own blood (safe).	Dextrose (glucose) solution.
Suitable For	Inflammation of muscles, joints, and tendons.	Inflammation of muscles, joints, and tendons.
Pros	Safe; virtually no risk of allergic reaction.	Safe; no dangerous chemicals in the body; generally lower cost.
Cons	Higher cost and requires specialized expertise.	May feel slight pain after treatment.

 

Treatment Process and What to Expect

• Preparation: Avoid anti-inflammatory medications and follow the physician’s specific instructions.
• Procedure: A specialist physician injects AP-PRP or Prolotherapy into the affected area.
• Post-Treatment Care: Rest appropriately, avoid strenuous activity, and attend scheduled follow-up appointments.

Post-Treatment Symptoms and Potential Side Effects

• You may experience mild pain, swelling, redness, or bruising after the injection.
• These symptoms usually resolve within a few days.
• Heavy use of the treated area should be avoided initially.

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about AP-PRP and Prolotherapy

• Does the treatment hurt? You may feel slight pain during the injection, but it is tolerable. Local anesthesia will be administered before every injection.
• How many treatments are needed to see results? This depends on the severity of the symptoms and the body’s response. Evaluation will be conducted on a case-by-case basis after the initial session.
• Are there any contraindications or precautions? You should avoid treatment if you have blood clotting issues or an allergy to specific ingredients.

 

Schedule an Appointment for Treatment

If you are looking for effective, safe treatment supervised by a specialist doctor in Rehabilitation Medicine, PYONG Rehabilitation Clinic is ready to serve you with modern technology and meticulous care at every step.

AP-PRP and Prolotherapy are treatments offered to reduce pain and stimulate healing in injured or degenerated areas. AP-PRP uses a patient's own platelet-rich plasma for healing, while Prolotherapy utilizes dextrose to provoke tissue repair. Both are safe, with specific benefits for joints and tendons.