PRP Injections in Raleigh, NC

What is PRP?

PRP, is thought to provide a boost to the body’s own healing ability by taking the patient’s blood and spinning it down in a centrifuge, which is  then injected back to the afflicted area – whether that be a joint, tendon or ligament. Many specialties use PRP, not just orthopedics, and the uses include PRP female hair loss, PRP male hair loss, PRP for Face & Skin Rejuvenation and PRP for Orthopedics. Many OBGYNs are now using PRP to stimulate the ovaries.

We focus ONLY on the Orthopedic uses for PRP.

What are the benefits?

• There is very little risk to the patient, since we use the patient’s own blood
• Same day procedure with minimal down time
• Near pain free procedure
• Quick blood draw in the office VS surgery in a hospital
• The entire process takes about 15-20 minutes

What are the success rates?

We have performed thousands of  injections over the years and 80-90% of our patients are seeing reductions in pain for arthritis, injuries, and chronic pain.  In some cases even complete pain relief. 

Am I a good candidate for?

Most patients are good candidates for PRP, unless they have bleeding disorders or active cancers.  We also do not perform PRP for neurological disorders or for spinal/neck conditions.

What areas can be treated?

PRP injections can be performed in arthritic joints, injured muscles, tendons, and ligaments all over the body. This list DOES NOT include every body part. We have injected almost every part of the body with PRP safely. Some examples of treatment and their studies include:

• PRP for Muscle strains, Hamstring pulls, and tears
• PRP for OCD lesions, Osteochondral lesions
• PRP for Ligament sprains
• PRP for Arthritis Pain 
• PRP for Acute tendonitis
• PRP for Chronic tendinopathy (tennis elbow, golfers elbow, patella, Achilles)
• PRP for Post-surgery pain
• PRP for SI joint pain
• PRP for patellofemoral pain, runners knee
• PRP for rotator cuff tears
• PRP for meniscus tears

How does PRP differ from stem cell therapy?

Most studies support that PRP can be just as effective as a stem cell injection for pain relief. Therefore, in most cases we advise trying a PRP injection first.

If you have joint pain, or an injury and traditional methods have not provided relief, then PRP therapy may be the solution.

What is the recovery?

Patients should take 1 week off from exercise after injections, but can resume work the same day (unless they have a very active job).  There is no bedrest needed, and patients can drive home from the procedure themselves.

Why choose Dr. Kanaan for your PRP?

See why Dr. Kanaan is the expert in PRP injections and how he can help you receive relief from your orthopedic conditions.

• Duke fellowship-trained nonsurgical orthopedic specialist.
• Dr. Kanaan has performed thousands of PRP injections over the last 10+ years
• Every time you visit our office you will meet with Dr. Kanaan.
• All injection procedures are performed by Dr. Kanaan under ultrasound guidance, for improved accuracy.
• Wake Nonsurgical Ortho is the Research Triangle’s first private practice solely dedicated to Nonsurgical orthopedics