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Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy

HIGH PLATELET COUNT

Harnessing your body’s natural healing power

High-platelet PRP therapy represents an exciting advance in regenerative medicine, helping patients manage joint pain by encouraging the body’s natural healing mechanisms. If you are struggling with persistent joint pain and want to explore non-surgical treatment options, PRP therapy may be right for you.

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is a treatment that uses a concentrated portion of your own blood to support healing in injured or painful joints. Blood contains platelets—cells that release growth factors and healing proteins. In PRP therapy, a small sample of your blood is processed to create a high-platelet concentration plasma. This plasma is then carefully injected into the painful joint or surrounding tissues.

Because the treatment uses your own blood, it safely works with your body’s natural repair processes to achieve:

  • Reduced inflammation:
    The growth factors in PRP can help regulate inflammation within the joint.
  • Improved healing response:
    High platelet concentrations stimulate cells involved in tissue repair.
  • Pain reduction:
    Many patients experience gradual improvement after treatment.
  • Improved joint function and mobility:
    As tissues heal and inflammation decreases, movement becomes easier and more comfortable.
  • Non-surgical treatment option:
    PRP can be used as a minimally invasive alternative or complement to other therapies.

 

Why High Platelet Count Matters

Not all PRP treatments are the same. Unlike other providers, Pro Spine and Pain uses high-platelet count PRP. With up to 10 billion platelets delivered in each dose, high platelet count PRP offers the greatest benefit to patients for both pain relief and joint function.1
Higher platelet levels can mean:

  • More growth factors
  • Stronger biological signaling for healing
  • Greater stimulation of tissue repair

    • This enhanced concentration may help improve treatment effectiveness for many patients with joint pain and may even help to reduce the rate of further cartilage loss.2

 

What Conditions Are Treated?

High-platelet PRP may be used to safely treat joint pain related to:

  • Osteoarthritis
  • Knee pain
  • Shoulder injuries
  • Hip pain
  • Tendon and ligament injuries
  • Sports-related joint injuries

What Should I Expect During Treatment?

On the day of your treatment, a small amount of blood will be drawn from your arm. The blood is then processed in our office using a special machine to concentrate the platelets. The high platelet PRP is then injected into your affected joint. The procedure typically takes between 30-60 minutes, after which you may return home.

Most patients may resume most normal activities shortly after the treatment. Improvements in pain and joint function develop gradually over several weeks as healing processes are stimulated. Patients with certain conditions may be advised to return for additional treatments for best results.

Is PRP safe?

PRP therapy is generally considered safe because it uses your own blood, reducing the risk of allergic reactions or disease transmission.
As with any injection, potential side effects may include:

  • Temporary soreness
  • Mild swelling
  • Bruising at the injection site

Your provider will review all potential risks and benefits before treatment.

For more information about high platelet count PRP, or to schedule a consultation with one of our providers, please call (262) 297-7246.

References

  1. Bensa A, Previtali D, Sangiorgio A, et al. PRP Injections for the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis: The Improvement Is Clinically Significant and Influenced by Platelet Concentration: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. The American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2025.
  2. Chu J, Duan W, Yu Z, et al. Intra-Articular Injections of Platelet-Rich Plasma Decrease Pain and Improve Functional Outcomes Than Sham Saline in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis. Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy : Official Journal of the ESSKA. 2022.

Updated on Apr 6, 2026 by Pro Spine & Pain

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The interventional pain management physicians at Pro Spine & Pain are highly skilled experts with advanced training in the latest pain management techniques. Recognized as Castle Connolly Top Doctors—a prestigious national accolade—we offer minimally invasive procedures to alleviate your pain and help you resume daily activities. Trusted by over 10,000 patients in Wisconsin, our team leverages multiple modalities to address your pain, including managing post-operative pain from previous surgeries. Our doctors prioritize upholding each patient’s dignity while delivering ethical and professional services.

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