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Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) By Dr. Warren Windram D.P.M.
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f you have had cortisone injections in the past to treat a foot and ankle condition, and they were not effective, there is an alternative treatment plan with the use of PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma). There is a 100% natural and risk free treatment option called PRP. When conservative efforts with cortisone injections fail, it’s important to know that we have PRP available as a second treatment solution. PRP differs from cortisone in that PRP injections deliver direct healing factors and promote healing while cortisone injections help relieve pain and inflammation in a specific area of your body. Healing after an injury involves a well-orchestrated series of events where proteins in the blood act as messengers to regulate the process. The proteins involved in the healing process are derived from small cell fragments in the blood called platelets. PRP is a concentration of platelets/growth factors created
from your own blood. The process of your podiatrist obtaining the PRP is less than 20 minutes and can be done in the comfort of a regular office setting. Utilizing a special kit, your blood will be spun down to obtain the necessary concentrates of platelets and growth factors. Conditions that PRP can treat include Arthritis (Foot/ankle), Ligament injuries, Joint pain, Achilles Tendonitis, Plantar Fasciitis, heels spurs, and neuritis. Why is PRP a great alternative? Because PRP uses your body’s own natural properties to treat your injury. PRP is a good option because it has no risks involved because it uses your own bodily fluids.
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Dr. Windram specializes in foot & ankle reconstructive/trauma surgery, with a particular interest in total ankle joint replacement surgery. He has always been involved with podiatric surgical training, working as the podiatric surgical residency director at Memorial Health Care System. Dr. Windram is the current director of the Foot and Ankle Fellowship program at Westside Regional Medical Center and a clinical instructor at Westside and Memorial Health Care
System’s podiatric surgical residency programs. South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine 209 S.W. 84th Avenue, Plantation, FL 33324
New Plantation Location
South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine Foot, Ankle & Leg Specialists
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Fractures, Arthritis and More
therapists, and staff provide patients The Foot, ankle, and leg specialists with the latest medical technology at South Florida Institute of Sports and surgical procedures. Medicine (SFISM) have moved to a new location off Pine Island Road Expanded Access to Care near the Westfield Broward Mall. Dr. SFISM now offers telemedicine Warren Windram and Dr. John Goodner consultations and same-day appointare already seeing patients at the ments. The new space has more exam new, state-of-the-art location, which rooms, giving patients faster opened to accommodate service and greater access to the increasing number care. Families will have peace of patients. of mind knowing injured SFISM provides the loved ones will be seen by most comprehensive, a board-certified surgeon state-of-the-art podiatric, quickly. Dr. Windram and Dr. orthopedic, and rehabiliGoodner, along with their tative care for patients in colleagues Dr. Carlo Messina Scan Here Broward County. and Dr. Michael Cohen, also to Schedule an Their highly trained have offices in Weston and Appointment physicians, physical Pembroke Pines.
⊲ South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine’s new location is 209 S.W. 84th Avenue, Plantation, FL 33324. They accept most health insurance plans and offer discounted rates for self-paying patients. To make an appointment call 954-720-1530 or visit www.SouthFloridaSportsMedicine.com. 28 / Our City Plantation / August 2021 / OurCityMedia.com
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⊲ The foot, ankle and leg specialists of South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine are affiliated with Sports Medicine Associates: Dr. Al DeSimone, Dr. Tony Moya, Dr. Alex Bertot, Dr. Franz Jones, Dr. David Shenassa, and Dr. Jorge Gonzalez.
