Ankle Arthritis: PRP Treatment in Raleigh & Cary, NC

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Foot and ankle pain treatment • PRP treatment

For patients in Raleigh and Cary, NC dealing with foot and ankle tendon or soft-tissue conditions, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) may be considered when symptoms persist despite appropriate conservative care. PRP uses a concentrated preparation of the patient's own platelets and is intended to deliver growth factors to an injured or degenerative area. At Carolina Nonsurgical Orthopedics, treatment decisions are individualized after a musculoskeletal evaluation, and injections are performed with ultrasound guidance when appropriate to improve anatomic accuracy. PRP is not the right treatment for every patient or every diagnosis, but it can be an important nonsurgical option to discuss before considering more invasive procedures. Our Raleigh and Cary offices evaluate patients throughout the Triangle for regenerative and nonsurgical orthopedic treatment options.

Understanding Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis can cause pain, stiffness, swelling, reduced motion, and difficulty with activities such as walking, stairs, exercise, or prolonged standing. The severity seen on an X-ray does not always match the severity of symptoms, so treatment decisions should be based on the patient rather than imaging alone.

PRP and Nonsurgical Treatment for Osteoarthritis in Raleigh & Cary

PRP has become an important nonsurgical option for appropriately selected patients with osteoarthritis who want to reduce symptoms and maintain activity. At Carolina Nonsurgical Orthopedics, PRP treatment is performed with image guidance and can be incorporated with rehabilitation and other nonsurgical strategies based on the joint and severity of disease.

Patients with osteoarthritis do not all need the same treatment. The goal is to identify the painful structure, understand how severe the condition is, and choose the least invasive option likely to restore function. For patients considering PRP in Raleigh or Cary, an individualized evaluation can help determine whether PRP, rehabilitation, shockwave therapy, another injection option, or a combination approach makes the most sense.