Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP

By Dr. Warren Windram D.P.M.

If 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.

▸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

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2021 2020

The Foot, ankle, and leg specialists at South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine (SFISM) have moved to a new location off Pine Island Road near the Westfield Broward Mall. Dr. Warren Windram and Dr. John Goodner are already seeing patients at the new, state-of-the-art location, which opened to accommodate the increasing number of patients.

SFISM provides the most comprehensive, state-of-the-art podiatric, orthopedic, and rehabilitative care for patients in Broward County. Their highly trained physicians, physical Scan Here to Schedule an Appointment

therapists, and staff provide patients with the latest medical technology and surgical procedures.

Expanded Access to Care

SFISM now offers telemedicine consultations and same-day appointments. The new space has more exam rooms, giving patients faster service and greater access to care. Families will have peace of mind knowing injured loved ones will be seen by a board-certified surgeon quickly. Dr. Windram and Dr. Goodner, along with their colleagues Dr. Carlo Messina and Dr. Michael Cohen, also have offices in Weston and 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.

⊲ 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.